Posession vs. Possession — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 18, 2023
"Posession" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "possession," referring to the act of possessing or ownership of something.
Which is correct: Posession or Possession
How to spell Possession?
Posession
Incorrect Spelling
Possession
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Posession and Possession
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Key Differences
Use mnemonic: "POSsess it with Sureness."
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Think of "session" and just add "pos" before it.
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Break it down: "pos-session."
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Remember it's "possession" with double "s" in the middle.
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Link it with "obsession" which also has double "s."
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Definitions
Possession➦
A territory or country controlled by another.
The islands are a possession of the US.
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Possession➦
The state of having or owning something.
He has possession of rare artifacts.
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Possession➦
Something owned or possessed
Removed his possessions from the desk.
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Possession➦
Occupation or control of a piece of property, with or without ownership.
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Possession➦
A right of occupation and use
The tenant has possession of the apartment until the end of the lease.
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Possession➦
The state of being occupied or obsessed with something, such as an idea.
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Possession➦
Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.
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Possession➦
Something that is owned.
The car quickly became his most prized possession.
I would gladly give all of my worldly possessions just to be able to do that.
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Possession➦
Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.
The car is in my possession.
I'm in possession of the car.
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Possession➦
A territory under the rule of another country.
Réunion is the largest of France's overseas possessions.
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Possession➦
The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.
Back then, people with psychiatric disorders were sometimes thought to be victims of demonic possession.
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Possession➦
The condition of being under the control of strong emotion or madness.
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Possession➦
(sports) Control of the ball; the opportunity to be on the offensive.
The scoreboard shows a little football symbol next to the name of the team that has possession.
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Possession➦
(Australian rules football) A disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball.
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Possession➦
(linguistics) A syntactic relationship between two nouns or nominals that may be used to indicate ownership.
Some languages distinguish between a construction like 'my car', which shows alienable possession — the car could become someone else's — and one like 'my foot', which has inalienable possession — my foot will always be mine.
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Possession➦
The having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command; actual seizin or occupancy; ownership, whether rightful or wrongful.
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Possession➦
The thing possessed; that which any one occupies, owns, or controls; in the plural, property in the aggregate; wealth; dominion; as, foreign possessions.
When the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession.
The house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.
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Possession➦
The state of being possessed or controlled, as by an evil spirit, or violent passions; madness; frenzy; as, demoniacal possession.
How long hath this possession held the man?
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Possession➦
(sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck);
They took possession of the ball on their own goal line
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Possession➦
Ownership or control of something.
The ring was in her possession.
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Possession➦
Being controlled by a spirit or force.
They believed he was under demonic possession.
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Possession➦
Physical control or occupancy of a place.
The team maintained possession of the ball.
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FAQs
Why is it called possession?
The term derives from Latin "possessio", meaning "occupation" which relates to ownership or control.
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Is possession a negative or positive word?
Neutral; the connotation depends on context.
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Is possession a vowel or consonant?
"Possession" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Which conjunction is used with possession?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence.
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Is possession an abstract noun?
It can be, especially when referring to control or dominance.
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Which preposition is used with possession?
"Of" as in "possession of something."
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What is the first form of possession?
Not applicable, as "possession" is a noun.
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How is possession used in a sentence?
"The possession of knowledge is a powerful tool."
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Which article is used with possession?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on context.
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Is the possession term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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Which determiner is used with possession?
Determiners like "this," "that," "his," "her" can be used depending on context.
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Author Spotlight
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform.
Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
