n
That which is appropriated.
adv
(idiomatic, derogatory) Alternative form of like someone owns the place [(idiomatic, derogatory) In a self-important and domineering manner; self-importantly, arrogantly.]
n
(countable, chiefly in the plural) Something physical that is owned.
adj
Obsolete form of contributory. [Of, pertaining to, or involving a contribution]
n
taking care of customers to ensure their satisfaction
v
To exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone
n
The rule by which the descent is fixed.
adj
Relating to, or of the nature of, expropriation.
adj
Holding or held formerly in possession.
n
(grammar) Synonym of independent genitive.
v
To possess inherently, contain in oneself.
n
(law) Capacity of a person to make binding amendments to their rights, duties and obligations, such as getting married or merging, entering into contracts, making gifts, or writing a valid will.
n
The quality of being owned.
n
(usually in the plural) An item of personal property that one carries on one's person, including identification, jewelry, and clothing.
n
(management) The theory that people in an organization tend to rise (be promoted) to the level of their incompetence.
adj
Abbreviation of possessive (form). [Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.]
n
(archaic) One who posses.
v
(also reflexive, chiefly literary and poetic) Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.).
adv
So as to be possessed.
n
The quality of being possessed.
n
(grammar) Verb complement in some languages or some constructions of a given language; the noun which is possessed.
adv
in a possessing manner
n
The property of possessing something; state of possession.
n
The condition of being under the control of strong emotion or madness.
n
(grammar) An adjective indicating that a noun is in possession of, or has the quality of, some other noun; usually formed in English by the affixation of the suffix -ed, -ful, -y, -ous, -able, -ual, -ish, -ar or -esque, or the suffixoid -like, to the noun being possessed.
n
The tendency to expand one's ownership of property without regard for its ethical implications
adj
Pertaining to possessionism
adj
(grammar) Of or pertaining to the possessive case.
n
An adjective expressing possession.
n
The quality of being possessive
n
(grammar) The quality of being possessive.
n
Obsolete form of possessor.
n
(linguistics) Something which is possessed.
n
One who possesses, or occupies, previously.
n
(obsolete) Propriety; correctness.
adj
(grammar) Of or relating to possession or being endowed of.
n
The fact of possessing something; ownership.
n
(obsolete) That which pertains or belongs to something.
adj
The possessive adjective for someone.
adj
Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing.
adj
Having a document specifying inheritance.
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