be in (one's) possession
To be owned, held by, or under the custody of someone. Now that her father's inheritance is in her possession, Samantha intends to finally start her own business. The detective wanted to know how long the victim's diary had been in the suspect's possession. Are you on your way to get it, or is it already in your possession?
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