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ownership

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. possession
2. ownership

This word means "ownership" or "possession," referring to the state of legally or formally owning something such as property, land, or an object. It is used in formal and legal contexts more often than casual speech.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, you still own that game console?! That's impressive.

Sentence 2

I found a ring — I should probably return it to the owner, right?

Sentence 3

Did you actually confirm who owns that watch?

Sentence 4

This is my book, so please handle it carefully.

Sentence 5

"All I own is a small plot of land," my grandmother said.