noun

ownership

ownership

He claimed ownership of the land.

He claimed ownership of the land.

Car ownership is common in this country.

Car ownership is common in this country.

((ownership)) of ((sth.)) The ownership of the business is complex.

possession, title, property

From 'owner' + the suffix '-ship', which indicates a state or condition. The state of being an owner.

Think of the 'ship' as a status or condition. So, 'ownership' is the status of being an owner.

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