Ownership: meaning, definitions and examples

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ownership

 

[ ˈəʊnərʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The act, state, or right of possessing something.

Synonyms

control, possession, property

Examples of usage

  • The ownership of the property was disputed in court.
  • She has a 50% ownership stake in the company.
Context #2 | Noun

business

The state or fact of being an owner; the right to possess, use, and dispose of something.

Synonyms

ownership control, ownership interest, ownership rights

Examples of usage

  • The ownership of the business was transferred to his son.
  • They are seeking a new ownership structure for the company.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The act of owning or possessing something.

Synonyms

having, holding, possession

Examples of usage

  • His ownership of the painting brought him great joy.
  • There is a sense of pride in home ownership.

Translations

Translations of the word "ownership" in other languages:

🇵🇹 propriedade

🇮🇳 स्वामित्व (svāmitva)

🇩🇪 Eigentum

🇮🇩 kepemilikan

🇺🇦 власність

🇵🇱 własność

🇯🇵 所有権 (shoyūken)

🇫🇷 propriété

🇪🇸 propiedad

🇹🇷 mülkiyet

🇰🇷 소유권 (soyu-gwon)

🇸🇦 ملكية (milkīyah)

🇨🇿 vlastnictví

🇸🇰 vlastníctvo

🇨🇳 所有权 (suǒyǒuquán)

🇸🇮 lastništvo

🇮🇸 eign

🇰🇿 меншік

🇬🇪 საკუთრება (sak'ut'reba)

🇦🇿 mülkiyyət

🇲🇽 propiedad

Etymology

The word 'ownership' originated from the combination of 'own' and 'ship', where 'own' dates back to the Old English word 'āgen', meaning 'possess, have; rule over, be lord of', and 'ship' is a suffix that forms nouns denoting state, condition, or relationship. The concept of ownership has evolved over centuries, from feudal systems to modern legal frameworks, shaping the way individuals and societies interact with property and possessions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,440, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.