Ownership Interest
/ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp ˈɪntrəst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal right, claim, or share that an individual or entity holds in property, entitling them to ownership benefits and obligations.
She transferred her ownership interest in the corporation to her heir.
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Ownership interest typically denotes a quantifiable stake in property or business, often evidenced by shares or title documents.
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