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possession

/pəˈzɛʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does possession mean?

noun

The state of having or owning something, or the thing itself that is owned or controlled. A feeling of pride or satisfaction in something.

Example

"She felt a sense of possession when she finally bought her own home."

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