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English word possess comes from Latin assidere, Latin potis (Able, capable, possible.)
assidere (Latin)
potis (Latin)
Able, capable, possible.
possideo (Latin)
I have, hold, own, possess.. I occupy, inhabit, abide.. I possess lands, have possessions.. I take control or possession of, seize, occupy.
possessus (Latin)
possesser (Middle French)
To possess.
possess (English)
(transitive) To have; to have ownership of.. (transitive) To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.. (transitive, dated, chiefly, with of) To vest ownership in (someone); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform.