possessor Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person who owns something
    owner.
    • they are searching for the owner of the car
    • who is the owner of that friendly smile?

WordNet

Pos*sess"or noun
Etymology
L.: cf. F. possesseur.
Definitions
  1. One who possesses; one who occupies, holds, owns, or controls; one who has actual participation or enjoyment, generally of that which is desirable; a proprietor. "Possessors of eternal glory." Law.
    As if he had been possessor of the whole world. Sharp.
    Syn. -- Owner; proprietor; master; holder; occupant.

Webster 1913