Ownership

Definitions

1. The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.
   countable, uncountable
2. Responsibility for or control over something.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Other evidence of former ownerships such as notice-boards, number⟳ plates, and makers' plates, are often discovered unexpectedly. […] It has not been used for many years, and although it was impracticable to photograph the engine in the small confines of the shed⟳ it was possible to obtain⟳ a picture of the plate which it still carries showing the former ownership.”

“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.”

“The successful candidate will take⟳ ownership of all internal design⟳ projects.”

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