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# restrictsOwnershipChanges

A Boolean property that indicates whether the volume restricts ownership changes based on authorization.

```
var restrictsOwnershipChanges: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

If this value is true, the volume rejects a `chown(2)` from anyone other than the superuser.

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