Topic: CRIME
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pos‧ses‧sion W3
1 if something is in your possession, you own it, or you have obtained it from somewhere
having something
[uncountable] formal in somebody's possession 
The house has been in the family's possession since the 1500s.That information is not in our possession.
The house has been in the family's possession since the 1500s.That information is not in our possession.2 something that you own or have with you at a particular time [= belongings]: He had sold all his possessions and left the country. I packed my remaining possessions into the trunk.
something you own
[countable usually plural]He had sold all his possessions and left the country.I packed my remaining possessions into the trunk. treasured/prized/precious possession (=one that is very important to you) This old violin had been her father's most treasured possession.
This old violin had been her father's most treasured possession.3 the crime of having illegal drugs or weapons with you or in your home
crime
[uncountable] lawSCC4 when a person or team has control of the ball in some sports
sport
[uncountable]DSDS5 a country controlled or governed by another country :
country
[countable usually plural]PG6 a situation in which someone's mind is being controlled by something evil : Was it a case of demonic possession?
evil spirits
[uncountable]ROWas it a case of demonic possession?7 able to think in a clear and intelligent way, and not crazy or affected by old age
in (full) possession of your faculties/senses
SCL8 used to say that if you have something, you are likely to be able to keep it, even if it is not yours
