One who occupies, or has possession.

1. A person who owns something; SYN. possessor.
2. Someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; SYN. proprietor.

ETYM Latin: cf. French possesseur.
One who possesses; one who occupies, holds, owns, or controls.

ETYM For older proprietary: cf. French propriétarie.
One who has the legal right or exclusive title to anything, whether in possession or not; an owner.