Coproprietor

/ˌkoʊ.proʊˈpraɪ.ə.tər/ noun

Definition

A person who owns something jointly with one or more other people.

Etymology

From Latin 'co-' meaning together and 'proprietor' meaning owner. The prefix 'co-' indicates shared ownership rather than sole ownership.

Kelly Says

Coproprietors are common in real estate and businesses, but the legal complexities of shared ownership—like what happens if one owner wants to sell—create some of the thorniest disputes in property law.

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