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

Over the decades, it amassed a business empire that spans construction, food, education and the media, including the ownership of Washington Times and Sunmoon University.

From Barron's

For example: spotting ships and containers whose movement or paperwork doesn’t match their weight or ownership records.

From The Wall Street Journal

The shadow fleet is largely made-up of aged tankers, many with obscure ownership or insurance.

From BBC

Lu said he figured the original IP addresses could have great value if treated like other asset classes, such as stocks or bonds, with clear ownership rules and regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal

France’s market regulator had earlier this year required Bollore to bid for full ownership of Vivendi, a decision based on the initial court ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• control
• holding
• partnership
• property
• purchase