Meaning
holder, owner
- a person who holds, possesses, or owns something
In a sentence
Il possessore del biglietto vincente ha trenta giorni per riscuotere il premio.
The holder of the winning ticket has thirty days to claim the prize.
Chiunque sia l'attuale possessore di questo quadro deve restituirlo al museo.
Whoever the current holder of this painting is must return it to the museum.
La legge tutela il legittimo possessore del bene contro ogni tentativo di frode.
The law protects the lawful possessor of the asset against any attempted fraud.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| possessore | masculine · singular |
| possessori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In legal language, 'possessore' (actual possessor) differs subtly from 'proprietario' (legal owner).
- The feminine form 'posseditrice' exists but is rare.