(usually used in plural form "valuables") An item of great value
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The state of having, owning, or controlling something
“Once an empty vodka bottle came into my possession somehow, I must have been about nine at the time.”
Wealth or property
“He loaded Francesca and all her possessions into his car.”
(law) Visible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership
“Vagrants appear to have gained possession of the accommodation.”
Something that is owned or possessed
“Beside her mother, she was the cause of his joy and the most precious of his possessions.”
A territory or country controlled or governed by another
“They were sailing through unchartered waters, as this country - then called the East Indies - was still a colonial possession of the Dutch.”
To be under the hold or grasp of
Used in reference to the power to direct something
The action or fact of owning, maintaining, or protecting something
The action of possessing and benefiting from something
Property held
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum
(usually used in plural form "valuables") An item of great value
A complex, organized process in large organizations for obtaining goods that may include identification of requirements, approvals, supplier management, negotiation, receipt of goods, and payment
The appropriation of goods for military or public use
The movable articles that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in, such as tables, chairs, or desks
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee
The position of being the champion of a major sports competition
A stake or involvement in an undertaking
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