Propietari

Propietari is a Catalan noun meaning the owner or proprietor of property or assets. It refers to a person who holds legal title to a thing and has the right to use, enjoy, and dispose of it under the law. The feminine form is propietària, and the plural forms are propietaris (masculine) and propietàries (feminine).

Origin and cognates: Propietari comes from Latin proprietarius, and is closely related to the Spanish propietario and the French propriétaire. The term is standard in legal, administrative, and everyday contexts in Catalan-speaking regions.

Legal concept: In civil law traditions, a proprietor holds title to property, which may include land, buildings, or other assets. Ownership is distinct from possession, which can be held by someone who does not have title. The proprietor may transfer ownership by sale, donation, or inheritance and may encumber the property with liens or mortgages under applicable procedures. In many jurisdictions, ownership is publicly recorded in a property registry to establish and protect title.

Social and practical usage: In urban areas, property ownership often requires participation in a comunitat de propietaris or similar body for shared spaces. Proprieties are subject to taxes, maintenance obligations, and regulatory compliance. The term is used in legal texts, contracts, and media reporting about real estate, business assets, or intellectual property when the Catalan term is appropriate.

See also: property ownership, property registry, civil law.