possession
Translation
possession, ownership, belonging
Examples
He was found in possession of illegal drugs.
He was found in possession of illegal drugs.
She packed her personal possessions in a box.
She packed her personal possessions in a box.
Grammar Patterns
in possession of ((sth.)) to be holding or owning (sth.) He was found in possession of a weapon.
personal possessions items that belong to a person She lost all her personal possessions in the fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ownership, property, belongings; Antonyms: lack, want
Etymology
From Latin 'possidere' (to have, hold), from 'pos-' (as master) + 'sidere' (to sit).
Memory Tips
It's the verb 'possess' plus the suffix '-ion', which denotes a state or action. Imagine sitting on your possessions to claim them.