Owner (noun)

A person who has legal possession of and control over a property or object.

Origin:

From middle english ownere, from old english ǣgner, from proto-germanic *augnaz, equivalent to own + -er.

Examples:

1. The owner of the local store was a friendly man.
2. She became the proud owner of a new car.
3. The new owner of the house plans to renovate it.
4. The dog's owner was responsible for cleaning up after it.
5. The restaurant changed owners last year.