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possession noun

  /pəˈzɛʃən/
  • Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.
 possesso, possedimento
  • The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.
 possesso, possessione
  • Something that is owned.
 possesso
  • (Australian rules football) A disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball.
 possedimento, possesso

possess verb

  /pəˈzɛs/
  • To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
 possedere, avere
  • Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
 possedere

possessive adjective

  /pəˈzɛsɪv/
  • Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
  • (grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
  • Unwilling to yield possession of.
 possessivo

possessed adjective

  /pəˈzɛst/
  • controlled by evil spirits.
 posseduto

possessed

ossesso
adverse possession
usucapione, prescrizione acquisitiva
self-possession
calma, sicurezza di sé
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