ownership

American  

[oh-ner-ship] / ˈoʊ nərˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the state or fact of being an owner.

2. legal right of possession; proprietorship.

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ownership British  

/ ˈəʊnəʃɪp /

noun

1. the state or fact of being an owner

2. legal right of possession; proprietorship

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Other Word Forms

• interownership noun
• self-ownership noun

Etymology

Origin of ownership

First recorded in 1575–85; owner + -ship

Example Sentences

By freeing up capital previously dedicated to land ownership, the company has improved operational flexibility, reduced costs and cycle times and boosted returns on inventory and equity, while also minimizing risk, the company says.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Working alongside our local South Asian communities to co-create and share this history is vital to what our museums stand for in celebrating diversity, curiosity and shared ownership of our heritage," he said.

From BBC

While the deal appears a good strategic fit for both companies, the selloff may reflect investors’ anxieties of how the transaction is structured and whether the post-transaction ownership makes sense.

From Barron's

“There is frustration among ownership about the state of the negotiations,” said NFL executive Jeff Miller, responsible for overseeing the league’s communications and public affairs.

From Los Angeles Times

Beck’s ownership stake means that if he helps drive appreciation in the company’s stock price, he can grow his wealth.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• control
• holding
• partnership
• property
• purchase