belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

James sold his business

used in titles

His Excellency

His Lordship

used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned

he took my hand in his

some friends of his

a title or form of address given to certain high officials of state, especially ambassadors, or of the Roman Catholic Church

His Excellency the Indian Consul General

an outstanding feature or quality

the characteristic excellencies of Wordsworth's poetry are listed