Possession

In law, possession is the control a person intentionally exercises toward a thing. In all cases, to possess something, a person must have an intention to possess it. A person may be in possession of property (although possession does not always imply ownership). Like ownership, the possession of things is commonly regulated under property law.
The meaning of the term possession can vary greatly depending on context. An important distinction to make is between the legal definition and the commonplace meaning used in everyday life. Ordinarily, possession refers to an individual’s ownership of an object or asset. In law, possession means to own something, and be aware of that ownership, with deliberate intention.
Legal possession extends beyond objects and can account for the occupation of land or buildings. It can also refer to possession protected by law through written legislation and prior agreements. An example frequently used in criminal law is drug possession. For this to be proven, the accused must know of the drugs and demonstrate intent to own them.