The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Self-possession \Self`-pos*ses"sion\, n. The possession of one's powers; calmness; self-command; presence of mind; composure. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
self-possession n 1: the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior [syn: self-control, self-possession, possession, willpower, will power, self-command, self-will]