Collocations for possession - noun

exclusive
They had exclusive possession of the property as tenants.

illegal, unlawful
They were charged with unlawful possession of firearms.

gain, get, obtain | take
When do you take possession of your new house?

retain
The team was struggling to retain possession of the ball.

order
The judge made a possession order against the tenant.

in ~ of sth
Drivers must be in possession of a current driving licence.

in your ~
They have in their possession some very valuable pictures.

in full possession of sth
Anyone in full possession of the facts would see that we are right.

family, personal, private | cherished, prized, proud, treasured, valuable, valued
The sports car was her proudest possession.

material, worldly
He carried all his worldly possessions in an old suitcase.

colonial, continental, overseas
the country''s overseas possessions (= colonies).

acquire | collect | sell | lose