Many farmers still warn their children with the old proverb "possession is nine points of the law" when stressing the importance of keeping clear records.

The heirs discovered that their ancestor had conveyed a fee simple absolute in possession, leaving them with unrestricted ownership of the land.

The grammar worksheet asked students to identify a reflexive possessive pronoun in each sentence.

Students often confuse reflexive possessive pronouns with ordinary possessive pronouns when doing exercises.

During the annual festival, the elders taught younger members the songs of the Jamaican Maroon Spirit Possession Language so the tradition could endure.

After the disaster, many were possessionless but found strength in their community.

After the fire, his possessionlessness forced him to rebuild his life from scratch.

The possessionists argued that private ownership was essential to a stable society.

The historian's possessionistic interpretation of the artifacts sparked intense debate among scholars.

His possessionism, a relentless drive to acquire more property without regard for ethics, damaged relationships and harmed the neighborhood.