Synonyms for

Ownership

Verb / ˈəʊnɜ:ˌʃɪp / Another word for ownership — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the state or fact of being an owner

Synonyms & similar words

possession possession property holdings dominion control command authority jurisdiction supremacy sovereignty tenure title claim grip grasp keeping retention occupation residency habitation

Synonyms by register

Formal

possession proprietorship stewardship tenure

Informal

having holding being in charge

Literary

dominion sovereignty mastery

Antonyms

lack poverty destitution need dispossession indigence

Common collocations

  • joint ownership
  • sole ownership
  • property ownership
  • intellectual property ownership
  • ownership rights
  • ownership interest
  • ownership structure
  • ownership stake

Word family

noun ownership
verb own
adjective own
adverb ownly

Usage note

Ownership refers to the state of having legal possession or control of something. It is often used in contexts related to property, assets, or intellectual property.

Example sentences

  1. My mom has ownership of the car.
  2. The ownership of the house was transferred to the new owner.
  3. The ownership of the company is shared between the partners.
  4. The ownership of the land was disputed.
  5. The ownership of the dog was given to the new owner.

Quotes

  • Ownership is not a general feature of our society, determining its overall character.
  • The first step to success is taking ownership of your life.
  • Ownership is not a vice, not something to be ashamed of.

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