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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does proprietor mean?
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; "he is the owner of a chain of restaurants"
What part of speech is proprietor?
Proprietor is a noun.

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