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   Obsession , n. [L. obsessio: cf. F. obsession.]
    The act of besieging. [archaic]
   Johnson.
   
   1913 Webster
   The state of being besieged; -- used specifically of a person beset by a spirit from without. [archaic]
   Tylor.
   
   1913 Webster
   Whether by obsession or possession, I will not determine.
   Burton.
   
   1913 Webster
   An excessive preoccupation of the thoughts or feelings; the persistent haunting or domination of the mind by a particular desire, idea, or image.
   PJC
   Hence: Any driving motive; a compelling goal; -- not necessarily implying a negative judgment, as does sense 3; as, the coach was obsessed with winning the state championship
   PJC
   Something that causes an obsession{3}.
   PJC
   The state of being obsessed.
   PJC