Ownership (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

• The concept of ownership has been a cornerstone of capitalism since its inception.
• Her ownership of the company was confirmed after the board of directors accepted her proposal.
• As the legal owner of the property, he was responsible for paying the taxes.
• The new policy granted individuals ownership of their intellectual property, giving them more creative freedom.
• The government's decision to allow private ownership of farmland was a significant shift in the country's economic strategy.

Hyponyms

• Proprietary

Related Words

• Owner (noun)

Meaning ²

The act of having and controlling property.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Possession

Hypernyms

• Control

Hyponyms

• Actual Possession
• Retention
• Criminal Possession
• Constructive Possession
• Holding

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• Owner (noun)

Meaning ³

The state or fact of being an owner.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Related Words

• Owner (noun)