Meaning 1formal · 89%
A person who has or owns a particular thing.
Natural examples
The possessor of the rare violin remained anonymous.
A lawful possessor may still need proof of purchase.
Possessors of valid passes can access the gallery.
Usage note
Possessor is more formal than owner and can refer to someone holding an item without necessarily owning it legally.
Useful combinations
lawful possessor — a person legally entitled to hold something — the person presently holding something