ownership

Plural

ownerships

1. 1.The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

   • In the summer, DCC [Devon County Council] transferred ownership of the northern part of the station to NR for a nominal £1, enabling it (and the platform) to become part of the rail network.

2. 2.Responsibility for or control over something.

   • The successful candidate will take ownership of all internal design projects.

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Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• possession

Word family

• owner