Possess definition

Possess means to have physical possession or otherwise to exercise dominion or control over tangible property.
Possess or "possession" means having control over a thing or substance, but may not be inferred solely from mere access to the thing or substance through ownership or occupation of the premises upon which the thing or substance is found.
Possess means to have on one’s person, in one’s effects, or in an area subject to one’s control.

Examples of Possess in a sentence

  • Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in Health Sciences, Social Science, Program Management, Public Administration, or related field.

  • The Dental Director’s qualifications and responsibilities shall at a minimum include, but are not limited to the following: • Possess an unencumbered licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Rhode Island and be board-certified, board eligible, or board trained in his or her field of specialty.


More Definitions of Possess

Possess or "Possession" means exercising direct physical control or dominion, with or without ownership, over any kind of property, or archeological, cultural or natural resource.
Possess means to have custody of or control over;
Possess means to have either in or on an employee's person, personal effects, desk, files, or other similar area.
Possess or "possessed" means having actual or constructive possession of an
Possess means to bring a weapon, firearm, or other deadly or dangerous weapon, or to cause such items to be brought into Department property or Department vehicles. (11-2-12)
Possess means to own, maintain control over, restrain, hold, grow, raise or keep.
Possess. “possessing,” or “possession” shall mean that a student has on the student’s person, in the student’s belongings, or under the student’s reasonable control by placement of and knowledge of the whereabouts of, alcohol, a drug, a look-alike substance, a drug-like substance or drug paraphernalia.