1.
the state of having, owning, or controlling something.
"are you in possession of any items over $500 in value?"
synonyms: ownership, control, hands, keeping, care, custody, charge, hold, title, guardianship More
"the estate came into their possession"
seize, appropriate, impound, expropriate, sequestrate, sequester, confiscate;
take, get, acquire, obtain, procure, possess oneself of, get hold of, get one's hands on;
capture, commandeer, requisition;
distrain; informalget one's mitts on
"they were under orders to take possession of the house and all of its contents"
Law
visible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy.
"both teams attempting to gain possession of the ball"
synonyms: occupancy, occupation, tenure, holding, tenancy
"her possession of the premises"
informal
the state of possessing an illegal drug.
"they're charged with possession"
(in football, basketball, and other ball games) temporary control of the ball by a particular player or team.
"the ball hit a defender and Brown's quick reaction put him in possession"
2.
used to indicate that something is quite the opposite of what is being specified.
"it was no easy task persuading her"
exclamation
1.
used to give a negative response.
"“Is anything wrong?” “No.”"
synonyms: absolutely not, most certainly not, of course not, under no circumstances, by no means, not at all, negative, never, not really;
adverb
1.
not at all; to no extent.
"they were no more able to perform the task than I was"
noun
1.
a negative answer or decision, as in voting.
"he was unable to change his automatic yes to a no"