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 Word Forms

• interownership noun
• self-ownership noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ownership¹

First recorded in 1575–85; owner + -ship

Example Sentences

First seen cycling his city’s streets day and night with a becalmed sense of ownership, Holland’s Roger is a die-hard Brooklynite none too happy with the smoothing over of his cherished neighborhoods by “obscene” money.

From Los Angeles Times

“The best teams are the ones that have player ownership and autonomy,” McVay told reporters.

From Los Angeles Times

The ranch was renamed the “Olive Dell RV Park and Resort” so ownership could circumvent the California Mobilehome Residency Law, the suit states.

From Los Angeles Times

Mike volunteers there but started off needing help after his rental accommodation changed ownership.

From BBC

Change has been in the wind at Spurs in recent months, leading to speculation about future ownership, but Levy's departure - from the role he has held since 2001 - was a seismic moment.

From BBC

Related Words

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