as in proprietor
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership the owner of the building will have to decide whether or not to sell

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Recent Examples of owner The agency requires registrations for drones weighing more than 0.55 pounds, and such drones are required to carry a radio transponder that identifies the drone's owner and broadcasts its position to help avert collisions. CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025 With more predictability, more autonomy, and often more alignment with their values, these off-platform ventures are turning creators into business owners. Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 Because the event is so popular, participating shop owners advise crawlers to have patience. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025 But make no mistake, while payroll disparity in baseball is real and getting worse, Manfred can’t help but concede it is exasperated by his equally real owner problem. Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for owner

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“Owner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owner. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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