LEARNit Dictionary

possession

noun
A2
1
A2
something that you own or have with you at a particular time
دارایی, اموال, مالکیت
synonym belongings
2
B1
the state of having or owning something
مالکیت, تملک, دارایی, تصاحب, داشتن, برخورداری, حق مالکیت
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel.
They had exclusive possession of the property as tenants.
On her father's death, she came into possession of a vast fortune.
You cannot legally take possession of the property until three weeks after the contract is signed.
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession.
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods.
drug possession
weapons/firearms possession
see also vacant possession
3
the state of having control of the ball
مالکیت, داشتن, کنترل
to win/get/lose possession of the ball
The home team had most of the possession in the first half.
The team was struggling to retain possession of the ball.
4
the state of having illegal drugs or weapons with you at a particular time
نگهداری, حمل
She was charged with possession.
They were charged with unlawful possession of firearms.
5
a country that is controlled or governed by another country
مستعمره, متصرفه, ناحیه تحت حکومت
The former colonial possessions are now independent states.
the country's overseas possessions
6
the situation when somebody’s mind is believed to be controlled by the Devil or by an evil spirit
جن‌زدگی, شیطان‌زدگی, روح‌گرفتگی