possession defined
Definition of possession. 1a : the act of having or taking into controlb : control or occupancy of property without regard to ownershipc : ownershipd : control of the ball or puck; also : an instance of having such control (as in football) scored on their first two possessions.
Definition of possession. 1  1a : the act of having or taking into controlb : control or occupancy of property without regard to ownershipc : ownershipd : control of the ball or puck; also : an instance of having such control (as in football) scored on their first two possessions. 2  2 : something owned, occupied, or controlled : property.