In public ownership, say (5)
I believe the answer is:
state
This clue might be a double definition.
'in public' is the first definition.
'state' can be an answer for 'public' (similar in meaning). I am not sure about the 'in' bit.
'ownership say' is the second definition.
(I know that ownership is a type of state)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for state that I've seen before include "Public" , "Georgia < or Virginia" , "Declare: condition" , "Declare; affirm" , "Speak" .)