Entirehaving

Entirehaving is a neologism that has appeared in scattered theoretical discussions about ownership and possession. The term blends entire and having and is not part of established legal or academic vocabulary. In common hypothetical usage, entirehaving denotes the state or act of possessing an asset in its entirety—complete ownership including all rights, attributes, and potential liabilities—rather than a partial, fractional, or shared interest.

In property theory, entirehaving contrasts with forms of partial ownership such as co-ownership or tenancy in common. It emphasizes exclusive, undivided control over an asset and its benefits. In practice, the term is not used in formal law or contract drafting; scholars who discuss it usually frame it as a theoretical ideal or as a thought experiment about the implications of complete title, responsibility, and control.

Different writers may attribute related meanings: as a conceptual limit on the scope of ownership, or as a governance concept for asset management where one party bears full responsibility for asset maintenance and decision-making.

Because entirehaving lacks a standardized definition, its interpretation can vary by context and author. It is not recognized as a legal doctrine or widely used term in property law, economics, or philosophy at large.

See also: ownership, property rights, sole ownership, full title, asset management.