Equitable owner
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
One owning an equitable interest.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One who is recognized in equity as the owner of property, because the real and beneficial use and title belong to him, although the bare legal title is vested in another, e. g., a trustee for his benefit.
Defined under Owner in Black's Law Dictionary.