own·er·ship 
/ˈoʊnɚˌʃɪp/ noun
/ˈoʊnɚˌʃɪp/ noun [noncount] : the state or fact of owning something
▪ Home ownership is on the rise in this country. [=an increasing number of people own their own homes in this country] ▪ The café is now under new ownership. [=different people now own the café] ▪ The company is under private ownership.
▪ Home ownership is on the rise in this country. [=an increasing number of people own their own homes in this country] ▪ The café is now under new ownership. [=different people now own the café] ▪ The company is under private ownership.
