Property Law

Beneficial Owner

/ ben-eh-FISH-ul OH-ner /

Definition

The true owner of property held by another in name.

Used in Context

“The beneficial owner enjoyed all economic rights to the trust assets.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: beneficium, benefit

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