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ownership
noun own·er·ship \ˈō-nər-ˌship\
: the state or fact of owning something
Full Definition of OWNERSHIP
1
: the state, relation, or fact of being an owner
2
: a group or organization of owners
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First Known Use of OWNERSHIP
1583
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Rhymes with OWNERSHIP
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OWNERSHIP Defined for Kids
ownership
noun own·er·ship \ˈō-nər-ˌship\
Definition of OWNERSHIP for Kids
: the state or fact of owning something <home ownership>
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