noun
- things that are not owned or held; the state or condition of not possessing something
Usage: plural form; often used in philosophical, legal, or abstract contexts
Examples
- The philosopher argued that nonpossessions are as important as possessions in defining identity.
- In the legal dispute, the court had to determine what counted as nonpossessions versus abandoned property.
- Her focus on nonpossessions—what she did not own—helped her appreciate what she did have.
- The inventory listed both possessions and nonpossessions to clarify the estate's full scope.