The ownership
Example: The ownership defines responsibility
Definition
"The ownership" refers to the state or fact of possessing something, indicating who has legal rights and control over a property or object. It defines responsibility and accountability linked to the possession of that item or asset.
Etymology
The term "ownership" originates from the Old English word 'āgen,' meaning 'own' or 'possess,' combined with the suffix '-ship,' which denotes a state or condition. Did you know? The suffix '-ship' comes from Old English '-scipe,' used to form nouns indicating quality or condition, making "ownership" literally mean 'the state of owning.'
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"The ownership" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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