absentee ownership en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti ˈoʊ.nɚˌʃɪp/ (US)
Meanings
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(uncountable) Ownership of business or property by parties rarely present.
The property lapsed into disrepair under decades of absentee ownership.
The numerous absentee ownerships made it difficult for the owners to make common cause.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| absentee ownerships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |