simple possession

collocation in English

meaningsofsimpleandpossession

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simple
adjective
uk
/ˈsɪm.pəl/us
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
easy to understand or do; ...
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possession
noun
uk
/pəˈzeʃ.ən/us
/pəˈzeʃ.ən/
the fact that you have or ...
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(Definition ofsimpleandpossessionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsimple possession

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The overwhelming argument is that there is not a case for sending people to prison forsimplepossession.
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He asked how the distinction between thesimplepossessionof drugs and possession for the purpose of supply could be made.
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We are persuaded that it would be justified to criminalisesimplepossessionin the hope of stamping out this degrading trade.
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Thesimplepossessionof an indecent photograph of a child is also an offence and carries a maximum sentence of six months' imprisonment.
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It is only thesimplepossessionand cultivation.
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For example, a person is serving 35 years forsimplepossessionof more than 10 grams of a scheduled drug.
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It showed that they believed, generally speaking, thatsimplepossessionwas often no more serious than breaking a window worth less than £100.
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For this purpose, the relevant offences are taken to be the illegal importation, production, manufacture, cultivation or supply of drugs, possession with intent to supply, andsimplepossession.
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In many states,simplepossessionis completely legal as their statutes require proof of intent.
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The bill reducessimplepossessionfrom a misdemeanor to an infraction.
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If the positive test occurred prior to the 28th week of pregnancy, the woman would be charged withsimplepossession.
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Mandatory minimum sentencing does not apply tosimplepossessionand trafficking in smaller amounts.
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