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Definition ownership in British English

ownership noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈəʊnə(r)ʃɪp/
1

legal possession of something, usually something big and valuable

Example

countries with high levels of car ownership

Example

Dutch ownership of the company was formally recognized.

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2

an attitude of accepting responsibility for something and taking control of how it develops

Example

Employees began to feel a sense of ownership of the work and enjoy its challenges.

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Definition ownership in British English