plural of independent possessive

(grammar) Synonym of independent genitive.

(grammar) An auxiliary grammatical construction in which the object of a clause is stated to be in the possession of the subject; usually as way to clarify, specify or emphasize the overall meaning of the statement.

simple past tense and past participle of adversely possess

An adjective expressing possession.

(grammar) A pronoun which expresses possession.

confidence in one's own powers / calmness and composure, especially when under stress

(transitive, law) To take ownership of (property) through the doctrine of adverse possession.

(grammar) case used to express direct possession, ownership, origin, etc. Though similar in many ways to the genitive case, it is not always the same. Languages that have the possessive case include English and Quenya.

in full control of one's faculties, and having a firm belief in one's abilities; confident, assured and poised