ownership
word
/ˈoʊnɝˌʃɪp/
/ˈəʊnəʃˌɪp/
Definition
Ownership is the state of having or controlling something, especially property or possessions. It shows who legally or rightfully has something.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal, legal, or business contexts to describe who possesses property, shares, or rights. Common collocations: 'transfer of ownership', 'proof of ownership', 'joint ownership'. Not used for people (use 'parenthood', 'leadership', etc.).
Spanish: propiedad - titularidadPortuguese (BR): propriedadePortuguese (PT): propriedadeChinese (Simplified): 所有权Chinese (Traditional): 所有權Hindi: मालिकाना हकArabic: الملكيةBengali: মালিকানাRussian: владение - собственностьJapanese: 所有権Vietnamese: quyền sở hữuKorean: 소유권Turkish: mülkiyetUrdu: ملکیتIndonesian: kepemilikan
Example Sentences
He has ownership of the house.
basic
The ownership of the car changed last year.
basic
We need proof of ownership to sell the land.
basic
She takes real ownership of her work.
natural
They have joint ownership of the company.
natural
Proving ownership can be a long process.
natural