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Noun: Possession

Sense 1:

1. The act or state of having or owning something.

Sample Sentences:

• Her possession of a luxurious mansion impressed everyone.
• He takes great pride in his possessions.

Sense 2:

2. Something that is owned or possessed.

Sample Sentences:

• This rare artifact is a valuable possession in their collection.
• She lost all her possessions in the fire.

Sense 3:

3. A territory or area under one's control.

Sample Sentences:

• The country lost its colonial possessions after the war.
• During the conquest, they expanded their possessions across the continent.

Sense 4:

4. A state of being controlled or dominated by an emotion, habit, or desire.

Sample Sentences:

• He was in the possession of a deep love for music.
• She fought to regain control over her mind from the possessions of fear.

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