possessor
UK/pə'zɛsɚ/US/pә'zesә/
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Definitions
n.
A person who owns, holds, or controls something.
持有人；所有者；占有者。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpossessafter, behind
+
-orsit, settle, be placed
=possessor
possess + -or (agent) = 'one who possesses.' Mostly a formal or legal label for whoever holds something.
Common Collocations
- 1.rightful possessor合法持有人
- 2.lawful possessor合法占有者
- 3.possessor of a title头衔持有人
Example Sentences
- 1.
The court must decide who is the rightful possessor of the land.
- 2.
She became the proud possessor of a rare first edition.