Possessor

/pəˈzɛsər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or entity that owns or possesses something.

The possessor of the ancient artifact agreed to loan it to the museum.

One who has control or ownership of a particular characteristic or quality.

As the possessor of great talent, she quickly rose to fame.

In legal contexts, a possessor can refer to someone who holds or has custody of a property, regardless of title.

The possessor of the land was responsible for its maintenance and preservation.

Derived from Middle English, from Old French 'possessioner' and from Latin 'possessor', from 'possidere' meaning 'to possess'.

possessor of knowledge

A person who holds significant understanding or expertise in a subject.

legal possessor

An individual recognized under the law as having rights to property.

possess

To have ownership or control over something.

possession

The state of having, owning, or holding something.

ownership

The act, state, or right of possessing something.

Big man on campus

After winning the championship, he became the possessor of the title of 'big man on campus.'

Hustler

In the street, being a possessor means you hustle to get what you need.