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possesso

possession

noun pohs-SEHS-soh Less Common
People & Society Law

Origin: from Latin possessus

Also means

ownership

Usage Note

Possesso is the abstract state of owning, common in essere in possesso di ('to be in possession of') and prendere possesso ('to take possession'). Note the double s in both syllables. The plural possessi refers to owned properties or holdings.

Examples

"È in possesso di un passaporto."

Natural Translation

He is in possession of a passport.

Literal Translation

Is in possession of a passport.

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