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Eigner
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German
Etymology
From de gmh eigner, from de goh eiganari. Equivalent to de eigen own -er agent noun.
Pronunciation
de /ˈaɪ̯ɡnɐ/
de De-Eigner.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
de Eig ner
Noun
m
de finance legal shipping owner, proprietor a person or entity that has legal title to property, a business, or a vessel
de Der Eigner des Schiffes haftet für die Schäden am Kai. The owner of the ship is liable for the damage to the quay.
de Als rechtmäßiger Eigner der Patente kontrolliert das Unternehmen den Markt. As the rightful proprietor of the patents, the company controls the market.
Declension
m
Synonyms
de Eigentümer owner
de Besitzer possessor often confused, but legally distinct
de Inhaber holder; proprietor
Coordinate terms
de Anteilseigner shareholder
de Reeder shipowner
de Pächter tenant; lessee
Related terms
de Eigentum property
de Haupteigner principal owner
de Schiffseigner shipowner
References
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Further reading
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