certificate of ownership

noun

UK /səˈtɪfɪkət əv ˈəʊnəʃɪp/

US /sərˈtɪfɪkət əv ˈoʊnərʃɪp/

A paper that shows something belongs to you.

She kept the certificate of ownership for her new bike in a safe place.

SYNONYMS

title deed ownership document proof of ownership title certificate deed

RELATED WORDS

ownership property title deed registration

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A formal document proving that a person legally owns a vehicle.

The car dealer gave him the certificate of ownership after he paid.

3. An official paper showing who owns shares in a company.

The investor received a certificate of ownership for her stocks.

4. A written record that confirms ownership of a pet or animal.

The shelter provided a certificate of ownership when they adopted the dog.