possession

• Substantivo que designa aquilo que alguém possui ou controla, como um objeto, propriedade ou qualidade; também o ato ou estado de ter algo consigo ou sob domínio.

A noun referring to something that is owned or controlled by someone, such as an object, property, or quality.

1. OwnershipB1formal

   The state of having or owning something.

   Posse

   • The house is in his possession.
   • She took possession of the car after signing the papers.
   • The police found illegal drugs in his possession.

   Sinônimoscarechargecontrolcustodydominionholdkeepingownershiptitle

   Antônimosdeprivationlackneedpovertywant

2. Something ownedA2formal

   An item or items that belong to someone.

   Propriedade

   • He packed all his possessions into a single suitcase.
   • Her most valuable possession is a gold necklace.
   • They lost all their possessions in the fire.

   Sinônimosassetbelongingchatteleffectholdingproperty

3. Control by a spiritB2formal

   The state of being controlled by a supernatural force or spirit.

   Possessão

   • The exorcist claimed the woman was under demonic possession.
   • In the movie, the character shows signs of possession.
   • Ancient cultures believed in spirit possession.