You do outright own it, though. It's just that outright ownership doesn't free you from all possible obligations or regulations. You can own a dog, but that do

You do outright own it, though. It's just that outright ownership doesn't free you from all possible obligations or regulations. You can own a dog, but that doesn't mean you're allowed to beat your dog. And if you beat your dog, the state may well come in and take it away (and also jail you).