Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - possession
Possession
possession
n. 1 the act or state of possessing or being possessed. 2 the thing possessed. 3 the act or state of actual holding or occupancy. 4 Law power or control similar to lawful ownership but which may exist separately from it (prosecuted for possession of narcotic drugs). 5 (in pl.) property, wealth, subject territory, etc. 6 Football etc. temporary control of the ball by a particular player. Phrases and idioms in possession 1 (of a person) possessing. 2 (of a thing) possessed. in possession of 1 having in one's possession. 2 maintaining control over (in possession of one's wits). in the possession of held or owned by. possession order an order made by a court directing that possession of a property be given to the owner. take possession (often foll. by of) become the owner or possessor (of a thing). Derivatives possessionless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF possession or L possessio -onis (as POSSESS)
Рейтинг статьи:
Комментарии:
См. в других словарях
1.
noun Date: 14th century 1. the act of having or taking into control, control or occupancy of property without regard to ownership, ownership, control of the ball or puck, something owned, occupied, or controlled ; property, 3. domination by something (as an evil spirit, a passion, or an idea), a psychological state in which an individual's normal personality is replaced by another, self-~, ~al adjective ~less adjective ...Толковый словарь английского языка
Вопрос-ответ:
Похожие слова
Ссылка для сайта или блога:
Ссылка для форума (bb-код):