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collective ownership

British  

noun

  1. ownership by a group for the benefit of members of that group

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The characterization departs from how political scientists typically define communism, which is generally understood as an ideology centered on collective ownership of the means of production and the elimination of private ownership of productive assets.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

Volunteers help care for animals, support mentorship programs and assist with riding events, creating shared spaces where culture, care and collective ownership thrive.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2025

Obviously, there were some very specific dynamics that were happening here, but they are very curious now about DAOs, about collective ownership, and all the different things that we explored with this organization.

From The Verge Dec. 7, 2021

The next year, it abandoned the principle of collective ownership, converting itself into a joint-stock company that went on to become a major silverware manufacturer.

From The New Yorker Sep. 26, 2016

Then, when the 1912 Convention met, it made another change, and declared for the collective ownership of land wherever practicable.

From The Red Conspiracy by Mereto, Joseph J.

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