Proprietor Definition & Meaning

proprietor
noun
  1. (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; "he is the owner of a chain of restaurants"

"Proprietor" in song lyrics

See how proprietor is used in real songs:

  • "free accounting software for sole proprietor"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "proprietor"

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