ownership

[ oh-ner-ship ]

noun

1. the state or fact of being an owner.
2. legal right of possession; proprietorship.

ownership

/ ˈəʊnəʃɪp /

noun

1. the state or fact of being an owner
2. legal right of possession; proprietorship

Other Words From

• inter·owner·ship noun
• self-owner·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ownership¹

First recorded in 1575–85; owner + -ship

Example Sentences

Shadow housing secretary Kevin Hollinrake accused the government of "pulling up the drawbridge on home ownership and limiting aspiration and social mobility".

From BBC

That buys into the theory Guardiola’s ties to the City ownership are so strong he would not walk away if the worst was to become reality.

From BBC

The bill, which would have legalised Russian investment and land ownership, has been withdrawn.

From BBC

Djokovic holds two more Grand Slam trophies than Nadal and is still chasing his 25th to take sole ownership of the all-time record for the most major singles titles he shares with Margaret Court.

From BBC

Physical cash not only influences how much we spend but also fosters a profound sense of psychological ownership that digital payments cannot replicate, according to research from the University of Surrey.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• control
• holding
• partnership
• property
• purchase
• takeover