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self-possession (n.)

"command of one's emotions," 1745, from self- + possession (n.). Related: Self-possessed.

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Definitions of self-possession from WordNet

self-possession (n.)
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior;
Synonyms: self-control / possession / willpower / will power / self-command / self-will
From wordnet.princeton.edu

Dictionary entries near self-possession

self-motivation

self-perception

self-perfection

self-pity

self-portrait

self-possession

self-preservation

self-protection

self-realization

self-regard

self-regulating

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