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ownership

ow·ners·hip

UK/ˈəʊnəʃɪp/ US/ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/ fairly common

noun

1.

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

2.

the act of having and controlling property

Synonyms
3.

the state or fact of being an owner

Origin

From owner + -ship.

Phrases

  • absentee ownership
  • community ownership
  • holiday ownership
  • home ownership
  • ownership equity
  • public ownership
  • state ownership

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