Proprietorial

usgb/prəˌpraɪəˈtɔːriəl/
adjective

Relating to an owner or ownership.

He had a proprietorial pride in his well-kept garden.
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Often appears as...

  • proprietorial claim
  • proprietorial rights

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Formal

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Ownership Pride

Used when someone shows pride in something they own or have control over, like their work or a project.

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She gave a proprietorial glance at her artwork, clearly proud of her creation.
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Property Association

Often linked to physical or intellectual property, indicating a sense of legal or personal ownership.

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The author spoke with proprietorial authority about the novel's characters.
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Not Always Literal

Can imply ownership, but not always in a legal sense. It may be used metaphorically or emotionally.

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He recounted the team's victory with a proprietorial tone, like he was instrumental to the win.
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