possessor
noun
- person in possession of or having control over something
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: [pʰəˈzɛsə(ɹ)]
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English possess English -or English possessor From possess + -or.
- Agent noun of possess; one who possesses
“When students fear that their peers will report them, they are less likely to display their guns; when students are reluctant to display them, guns become less valuable for conveying information about attitudes and intentions. In addition, the perception that onlookers are willing to sell out possessors counteracts the inference that possessors enjoy high status among their peers.”