owner Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
proprietor.
- he is the owner of a chain of restaurants
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noun a person who owns something
possessor.
- they are searching for the owner of the car
- who is the owner of that friendly smile?
WordNet
Own"er noun
Definitions
One who owns; a rightful proprietor; one who has the legal or rightful title, whether he is the possessor or not. Shak.