SELF-POSSESSION
\sˈɛlfpəzˈɛʃən], \sˈɛlfpəzˈɛʃən], \s_ˈɛ_l_f_p_ə_z_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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By Daniel Lyons
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n. The possession of one's powers; calmness; self-command; presence of mind.
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