Posted Nov 27, 2002 by Researcher 210162
I have recently been elected as chair of the Brightons Residents' Association. As you might gather, these residents live in an area known as 'the Brightons' and the association clearly belongs to them. Nevertheless, I would like to drop the apostrophe. Can I justify this action? Opinions please.
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Posted Nov 27, 2002 by Gnomon [See A60420098 for details of new sign-in system]
It is perfectly acceptable to use the apostrophe as you have shown it, but it would be more normal to omit it. There is no need for it. It is an association for residents so it a residents association. That doesn't mean "belonging to the residents". In the same way, if you had an association for Land, it would be the Land Association, not the Land's Association.
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Posted Nov 27, 2002 by Researcher 210162
Many thanks for this. Your reply makes perfect sense. I never felt happy with the apostrophe in the title and I am delighted to be able to dispense with it. Now, just the acronym problem to consider!
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Posted Nov 27, 2002 by Lucinda (et al) - Dun Researchin'
should be singular, though: Brighton Residents, not Brightons Residents... 
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Posted Nov 27, 2002 by Gnomon [See A60420098 for details of new sign-in system]
Pay attention, now, Lucinda! <raponknuckles>
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Posted Nov 27, 2002 by Lucinda (et al) - Dun Researchin'
Irritatingly, I spotted that on the first read, but forgot...
Sorry!
-Martin
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