POSSESSION

n. 1 ownership, title, proprietorship, control, hold, tenure, keeping, care, custody, guardianship, protection The paintings are now in my possession 2 holding, territory, province, dominion, colony, protectorate How long will the Falkland Islands remain a possession of the Crown? 3 possessions belongings, property, effects, chattels, assets, worldly goods, things The prison clerk placed all my possessions in an envelope, explaining that they would be returned when I was released 4 take or gain possession of. seize, capture, take, conquer, occupy, acquire, win, possess oneself of, secure, obtain; repossess The raiding party gained possession of the port and surrounding area The finance company has taken possession of my car.