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possession

possession, ownership

noun poh-zess-YOHN Less Common
People & Society Law

Also means

possession (demonic or spiritual)

Usage Note

possession covers legal ownership (en ma possession — 'in my possession') and spiritual/supernatural possession (possession démoniaque). In law, la possession is distinguished from la propriété (title/deed). Prendre possession de means 'to take possession of', a phrase used in both real estate and figurative contexts.

Examples

"Ces documents sont en ma possession."

Natural Translation

These documents are in my possession.

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