the act or fact of possessing.

the state of being possessed.

ownership.

Law . actual holding or occupancy, either with or without rights of ownership.

a thing possessed

He packed all his possessions into one trunk.

possessions, property or wealth.

a territorial dominion of a state.

Sports .

physical control of the ball or puck by a player or team

He didn't have full possession when he was tackled.

the right of a team to put the ball into play

They had possession after the other team sank a free throw.

control over oneself, one's mind, etc.

domination, actuation, or obsession by a feeling, idea, etc.

the feeling or idea itself.