Ownerless: meaning, definitions and examples

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ownerless

 

[ ˈəʊnərləs ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

property rights

Not owned or claimed by anyone; lacking an owner.

Synonyms

abandoned, unclaimed, unowned

Examples of usage

  • The abandoned building was ownerless, with no one taking responsibility for its maintenance.
  • The treasure was discovered on the ownerless island, sparking a debate over who had the right to claim it.
Context #2 | Noun

legal term

A property that has no legal owner or is not claimed by anyone.

Synonyms

ownerless estate, unowned property

Examples of usage

  • The court declared the land as ownerless, allowing the government to take possession for public use.
  • The concept of ownerless property raises complex legal questions regarding its management and use.

Translations

Translations of the word "ownerless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem dono

🇮🇳 बिना मालिक का

🇩🇪 herrenlos

🇮🇩 tanpa pemilik

🇺🇦 безгосподарний

🇵🇱 bez właściciela

🇯🇵 所有者のいない

🇫🇷 sans propriétaire

🇪🇸 sin dueño

🇹🇷 sahipsiz

🇰🇷 주인이 없는

🇸🇦 بلا صاحب

🇨🇿 bez majitele

🇸🇰 bez majiteľa

🇨🇳 无主

🇸🇮 brez lastnika

🇮🇸 eigandalaus

🇰🇿 иесіз

🇬🇪 უსახელო

🇦🇿 sahibsiz

🇲🇽 sin dueño

Etymology

The word 'ownerless' originates from the combination of 'owner' and the suffix '-less', which indicates the absence or lack of something. The concept of ownerless property has been present in various legal systems throughout history, often associated with abandoned or unclaimed assets. In modern times, the term is used in property law and discussions on ownership rights.

See also: disown, own, owner, owners, owning, unowned.