Possessor: meaning, definitions and examples

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possessor

[ pəˈzɛsər ]

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legal term

A person who has legal ownership or control over something, such as property or assets.

Synonyms

holder, owner, proprietor

Examples of usage

The possessor of the house refused to sell it to anyone else.
The possessor of the stolen goods was arrested by the police.

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philosophical term

In philosophy, a possessor refers to a being capable of having experiences, thoughts, or feelings.

Synonyms

bearer, entity, subject

Examples of usage

According to Descartes, only the mind is the true possessor of consciousness.

Translations

Translations of the word "possessor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 possuidor

🇮🇳 स्वामी

🇩🇪 Besitzer

🇮🇩 pemilik

🇺🇦 власник

🇵🇱 posiadacz

🇯🇵 所有者

🇫🇷 propriétaire

🇪🇸 poseedor

🇹🇷 sahip

🇰🇷 소유자

🇸🇦 مالك

🇨🇿 vlastník

🇸🇰 vlastník

🇨🇳 拥有者

🇸🇮 lastnik

🇮🇸 eigandi

🇰🇿 иесі

🇬🇪 მფლობელი

🇦🇿 sahib

🇲🇽 poseedor

Word origin

The word 'possessor' originated from the Latin word 'possessor' which means 'owner' or 'occupier'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both legal ownership and philosophical concepts. The idea of possession and ownership has been integral to human societies throughout history, with laws and philosophies built around the concept of possessors and their rights.