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- possess verb [T] (CONTROL). › (of a ​wish or an ​idea) to take ​control over a person's ​mind, making that ​person ​behave in a very ​strange way: [+ to infinitive] Whatever possessed him to ​wear that ​appalling ​jacket! (Definition of possess from the Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press).
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Possession of Firearms by People With Mental Illness A person is barred from possessing, purchasing, receiving, attempting to purchase or receive, or having control or custody of any firearms if the person: Has been admitted to a facility and is receiving in-patient treatment for a mental illness and the attending mental health professional opines that the patient is a danger to self or others.
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possession possession. n. 1. the act of possessing or state of being possessed: in possession of the crown.
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possession The ownership, control, or occupancy of a thing, most frequently land or Personal Property, by a person.The U.S. Supreme Court has said that there is no word more ambiguous in its meaning than possession (National Safe Deposit Co. v. Stead, 232 U.S. 58, 34 S. Ct. 209, 58 L. Ed. 504 [1914]).
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possessive Definition of possessive for English Language Learners. : 1  not willing to share things with or lend things to other people. : 2  wanting all of someone's attention and love. 3  grammar : relating to a word or a form of a word that shows that something or someone belongs to something or someone else.
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seizure Definition of seizure. 1  1a : the act, action, or process of seizing : the state of being seizedb : the taking possession of person or property by legal process.
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curator Legal Definition of curator. : a person appointed by a court to care for the property of an absent person or to care for the person or property of someone mentally incapable of doing so — compare committee, conservator, guardian, interdict, tutor.
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Philly Cheese Steak Step 1, Add oil to a large non-stick skillet. Saute onions and 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce until the onions are soft. Add the sliced meat and cook until meat browns slightly, add remaining 1 tablespoon of teriyaki sauce and stir to combine. Place cheese on the meat and stir until melted, mixing meat, onions and cheese together. Scoop meat mixture onto sandwich rolls.
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holding Definition of holding for English Language Learners : property (such as land or stocks) that is owned by someone sports: the illegal act of using your hands or arms to slow or stop the movement of an opponent in sports like ice hockey and American football
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- In law, possession is the control a person intentionally exercises toward a thing. In all cases, to possess something, a person must have an intention to possess it. A person may be in possession of some property. Like ownership, the possession of things is commonly regulated by states under property law.
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seize (siz) v. seized, seiz•ing. v.t. 1. to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon. 2. to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely: to seize an idea. 3. to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold: Panic seized the crowd. 4. to take possession of by legal authority; confiscate.
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possession Possession versus Ownership. Although the two terms are often confused, possession is not the same as ownership. No legal rule states that possession is nine-tenths of the law, but this phrase is often used to suggest that someone who possesses an object is most likely its owner.
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possession Noun. 1. possession-the act of having and controlling property. ownership. control-the activity of managing or exerting control over something; the control of the mob by the police was admirable.
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- Women should not have to apologize for seeking gender equality and for possessing sexual desire. Many men think being aggressive, and possessing women, makes one a “real” man. So we get a Holmes with a penchant for cocaine and costume, but possessing loyalty, reason, moderation, and a sense of duty. How Sherlock Holmes Took on the Capitalists Ian Klaus December 20, 2011. From his July speech: We must lead the effort to prevent Iran from building and possessing nuclear weapons capability.
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hold 2. used to mean 'have'. Hold is sometimes used with the meaning 'have' or 'possess'. It is used, for example, with words like licence and passport. You need to hold a work permit. It is also used with words like opinion. He held firm opinions which usually conflicted with my own.
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- get/take possession of sth specialized › to ​start to use and ​control a ​building or ​piece of ​land that you may or may not own: We've already ​bought the ​house but we won't take possession of it until May. More examples. 1  Police ​ found a ​ large ​ quantity of ​ drugs in his possession.
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- LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. A room devoid of furniture. A room devoid of furniture. The definition of devoid is lacking or without.
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possession Possession. The ownership, control, or occupancy of a thing, most frequently land or Personal Property, by a person. The U.S. Supreme Court has said that there is no word more ambiguous in its meaning than possession (National Safe Deposit Co. v. Stead, 232 U.S. 58, 34 S. Ct. 209, 58 L. Ed.
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Nearby words for entitled Entitled definition, to give (a person or thing) a title, right, or claim to something; furnish with grounds for laying claim: His executive position entitled him to certain courtesies rarely accorded others. See more.
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- View in context. What women mean by trusting might afford a subject for an interesting disquisition. View in context. Communism deprives no man of the power to appropriate the products of society; all that it does is to deprive him of the power to subjugate the labour of others by means of such appropriation. View in context.
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hold hold (həʊld) vb, holds, holding or held (hɛld) 1. to have or keep (an object) with or within the hands, arms, etc; clasp 2. (tr) to support or bear: to hold a drowning man's head above water. 3. to maintain or be maintained in a specified state or condition: to hold one's emotions in check; hold firm.
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possession The possession of incorporeal rights, such as servitudes and other rights of that nature, is only a quasi. possession, and is exercised by a species of possession of which these rights are susceptible. Id. art. 3395. 9.
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hold 1. to have or keep (an object) with or within the hands, arms, etc; clasp. 2. (tr) to support or bear: to hold a drowning man's head above water. 3. to maintain or be maintained in a specified state or condition: to hold one's emotions in check; hold firm.
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- deprive. 1  to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of (a person or persons): to deprive a man of life; to deprive a baby of candy. 2  to remove from ecclesiastical office.
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- hold / həʊld / vb (holds, holding, held / hɛld /) to have or keep (an object) with or within the hands, arms, etc; clasp (transitive) to support or bear: to hold a drowning man's head above water
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Seizure Forcible possession; a grasping, snatching, or putting in possession. In Criminal Law, a seizure is the forcible taking of property by a government law enforcement official from a person who is suspected of violating, or is known to have violated, the law.