Legal Ownership Concepts

noun something that belongs to oneself

adjective referring to something belonging to oneself

• She decided to start her own business after years of working for others.
• I built my own computer from scratch.
• I gotta do my own thing and not worry about what others think.
• He must face his own demons before he can truly move on.

noun a person who owns or has the exclusive right to something, such as a business or property

• The proprietor of the hotel greeted us warmly upon our arrival.
• The shop proprietor is always friendly and helpful.
• The bar's proprietor is a cool dude who knows how to throw a party.
• As the proprietor of her own destiny, she made bold decisions to shape her future.