possession

exclusive

After winning the lawsuit, she gained exclusive possession of her family's ancestral home.

illegal, unlawful

The police arrested him for illegal possession of stolen jewelry.

take

She will take possession of the apartment next Monday after signing the final papers.

retain

During the match, our goalkeeper managed to retain possession when the opposing team pressed forward aggressively.

order

The court issued a possession order, requiring the family to leave the apartment within 30 days.

in ~ of sth

The police found the suspect in possession of stolen jewelry and cash.

in your ~

The stolen jewelry remained in her possession for several months before the police found it.

in full possession of sth

She remained in full possession of her mental abilities well into her nineties.

cherished, prized, proud, treasured, valuable, valued

My grandmother's wedding ring remains one of her most treasured possessions.

material, worldly

She donated most of her material possessions to charity after deciding to live more simply.

colonial, continental, overseas

France controlled many overseas possessions in Africa during the nineteenth century.