proprietarul

Proprietarul is the Romanian definite form of the noun proprietar, meaning “the owner” or “the proprietor.” It designates a person who holds ownership rights over a thing or asset, such as land, buildings, or other property. The feminine form is proprietara, and plural forms include proprietarii (masculine) and proprietarele (feminine). The term is commonly used in legal, real estate, and everyday language to identify the person who has title to a property.

In legal contexts, ownership (proprietate) is a real right that grants the owner broad powers to use, enjoy, and dispose of the property, within the limits set by law and by the rights of others. The proprietor can transfer ownership, lease, or mortgage the property, often through formal acts such as a deed or contract. Ownership may be subject to encumbrances or restrictions, including servitudes, mortgages, or regulatory controls.

The proprietor’s rights are typically contrasted with those of a deținător (possessor), who may have physical control without full ownership rights. In co-owned or condominium settings, the proprietor’s rights interact with the rights of other co-owners and with contractual obligations established by agreements or statutes.

In Romanian usage, proprietarul appears frequently in real estate documents, administrative texts, and media reports about property transactions. It can also occur as a surname or in cultural contexts, where it retains its meaning as “the owner.” Overall, the term denotes formal ownership status and the associated legal and practical implications of possessing property.