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Webster 1913 Edition


Ownership

Own′er-ship

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Noun.
The state of being an owner; the right to own; exclusive right of possession; legal or just claim or title; proprietorship.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ownership

OWNERSHIP

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Noun.
Property; exclusive right of possession; legal or just claim or title. The ownership of the estate is in A; the possession is in B.