Pos-sĕss'or, n.

(pos-sĕs'sor, or poz-zĕs'sur), n. [Lat., It. possessore, Pr. & Pg. possessor, Sp. posesor, Fr. possesseur.] One who possesses; one who owns or controls; one who has actual participation or enjoyment, generally of that which is desirable; an occupant.

Think of the happiness of the prophets and apostles, saints and martyrs, possessors of eternal glory. Law.

Synonyms—Owner; proprietor; master; holder; occupant.