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Emphasis on controlPlay
Using 'own' indicates full control and responsibility over something. SlideThey own the intellectual property rights.
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Legally bindingPlay
'Own' often implies legal ownership, which means it's officially recognized. SlideYou must own the land to build on it.
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Exclusive rightsPlay
Ownership usually means no one else can claim the item or property. SlideShe owns the copy rights to her music.