possessors

noun

plural of possessor
as in owners
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership she was the possessor of several acres of land in the country

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  1. owners
  2. proprietors
Noun
  • The backstory The owners, Pontus Group, are Finnish, and specialise in the pursuit of developing real estate with a strong sustainable emphasis.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Dozens of sunken skiffs and speedboats, long written off by their owners, sat dry on the sand.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of owners
Noun
  • For over two decades, the scumbag proprietors of Paddy's Pub have brought us some of the best, most boundary-pushing comedy on the airwaves.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Learn More View More Fin-tech platform Found's business checking account and financial management tools target freelancers, contractors and sole proprietors.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of proprietors
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