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The gaining possession of any goods, whether by finding or by other means.

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That which possesses or exemplifies characteristic qualities; the representative. Specifically: (a) (Biol.)

To take from private possession; to restore to the possession or right of all; as, to unappropriate a monopoly. [R.] Milton.

To be the bearer of; to possess. [Obs.] Their virtues else, be they as pure as grace, As infinite as man may undergo. Shak.

One who possesses or holds anything subject to the superior of another. Jer. Taylor.

To free from possession by a devil or evil spirit; to exorcise. [Obs.] They boy having gotten a habit of counterfeiting . . . would not be undeviled by all their exorcisms. Fuller.

Not possessing faith; infidel. [R.] Milton. -- Un*faith"ful*ly, adv. -- Un*faith"ful*ness, n.

Possessed of but a single nucleus; as, a uninucleated cell.

Not lovely; not amiable; possessing qualities that excite dislike; disagreeable; displeasing; unpleasant. -- Un*love"li*ness, n.

Not yet caused to be, or to be made; as, possible inventions still unoriginated.

To be without, or to resign, possession of. [Obs.]

To disturb the self-possession of; to disorder the nerves of; to make ill; as, the fright upset her. [Colloq.]

The premium paid for the possession and employment of borrowed money; interest; usury. [Obs.] Thou art more obliged to pay duty and tribute, use and principal, to him. Jer. Taylor.

The acquisition of the title or right to property by the uninterrupted possession of it for a certain term prescribed by law; -- the same as prescription in common law.

To seize, and hold in possession, by force, or without right; as, to usurp a throne; to usurp the prerogatives of the crown; to usurp power; to usurp the right of a patron is to oust or dispossess him. Alack, thou dost usurp authority. Shak. Another revolution, to get rid of this illegitimate and usurped government, wo…

crown will not want pretenders to claim it, not usurpers, if their power serves them, to possess it. South.

The basis or principle of a treaty which leaves belligerents mutually in possession of what they have acquired by their arms during the war. Brande & C.

Not filled or occupied by an incumbent, possessor, or officer; as, a vacant throne; a vacant parish. Special dignities which vacant lie For thy best use and wearing. Shak.

Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave; courageous; valiant; intrepid. -- Val"or*ous*ly, adv.