ownership (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
Definition
The state of being an owner; the rightful possession of something.
Examples
The ownership of the land was transferred to the new company.
She has full ownership of the copyright for her book.
The legal ownership of the property is still being debated.
How to Use ownership
- ownership of (prepositional phrase)
- The state of being the owner of something. — "The ownership of the company changed hands last year."
- ownership rights (collocation)
- The legal entitlements associated with owning something. — "The contract clearly defines the ownership rights of the artwork."
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