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possession

UK
/pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
US
/pəˈzɛʃ.ən/

Translations

possessionnoun
possessions
pl
UK
/pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
US
/pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
possessionÉtat de détention, de propriété ou de contrôle.
The possession of a rare artifact made him the envy of collectors.
La possession d'un artefact rare faisait de lui l'envie des collectionneurs.
biensAu sens de « biens personnels », le pluriel est naturel en français.
She packed all her possessions into a single suitcase before leaving.
Elle a mis tous ses biens dans une seule valise avant de partir.
possessionAu sens religieux ou psychiatrique.
The priest was called to perform an exorcism on the girl believed to be suffering from demonic possession.
Le prêtre a été appelé pour pratiquer un exorcisme sur la jeune fille qu'on croyait victime d'une possession démoniaque.
possessionAu sport, au sens de contrôle du ballon ou du palet.
The team maintained possession for most of the game, leading to their victory.
L'équipe a gardé la possession pendant la majeure partie du match, ce qui lui a permis de remporter la victoire.
Additional translations
possessionAu sens politique ou territorial.
Synonyms
ownership
control
holding
property
dominion
tenure
title
assets
Antonyms
dispossession
loss
absence
nonpossession
vacancy
relinquishment
alienation
possessionadjective
UK
/pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
US
/pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., possession arrow, possession limit).
de possessionSe dit d'un terme employé avant un nom pour marquer la possession.
The referee consulted the possession arrow to determine which team would inbound the ball.
L'arbitre a consulté la flèche de possession pour déterminer quelle équipe effectuerait la remise en jeu.

Definitions

possessionnoun
The state of having, owning, or controlling something.
The possession of a rare artifact made him the envy of collectors.
An item of property; something belonging to one.
She packed all her possessions into a single suitcase before leaving.
The state of being controlled by a demon or spirit.
The priest was called to perform an exorcism on the girl believed to be suffering from demonic possession.
In sports, the state of having control of the ball or puck.
The team maintained possession for most of the game, leading to their victory.
A territory or country controlled or governed by another state or power.
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated possession of the United States.
possessionadjective
Relating to or denoting possession; used attributively before another noun.
The referee consulted the possession arrow to determine which team would inbound the ball.
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