proprietor
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definition
noun
Its proprietors have managed to fashion a sow's ear out of a silk purse.
the owner of a business, or a holder of property.
example
The partners agreed to share the name, but to be sole 'proprietor' of their own stores.
In unison, we asked the 'proprietor' how he ended up so far from his homeland.
When Dennis died in 1971 Mary became the sole 'proprietor' .
by 1640 he was himself the 'proprietor' of a three-hundred-acre tract
The 'proprietor' of the store placed a " Good manners welcomed here " sign on the door.
I crossed to the bar and asked the 'proprietor' about the room.
They heard his cheerful voice coming from within as he hailed the 'proprietor' of the establishment.
Most include third party coverage - for example, if a customer sues the 'proprietor' of a retail store.
If her bid stands, she could become the sole 'proprietor' of the hotel.
And so Harry became the new 'proprietor' of the company.
We thank the 'proprietors' of all the venues, whose hospitality and generosity have helped swell the coffers.
Has he told the new 'proprietors' how he intends to spend their money?
And frankly, that's what the media 'proprietors' have been saying for some time.
Although California imposes strict limitations on when a trust may own stock or a partnership interest in an accountancy firm, these limitations do not apply to ownership of a sole 'proprietorship' .
Unlike census officials, newspaper 'proprietors' have a keen interest in counting the newspapers and the takings.
Many small businesses start their businesses as sole 'proprietorships' or partnerships.
Owners of small 'proprietorships' are also raking it in.
Talk about insurance with the 'proprietors' of businesses similar to yours.
Choose the right business entity: Many new entrepreneurs choose sole 'proprietorship' because it's easy to set up, yet it offers little protection from lawsuits.
Each year, thousands of sole 'proprietors' double the size of their businesses by hiring their first employee.
Condolences go to the 'proprietors' of the shop who have worked so hard to make a success of it.
The 1999 amendment, however, fell short of affording legal protection to individual property owners or 'proprietorships' .
There are three main reasons why the same media 'proprietors' still hold the power.
Food preparation areas were kept clean but it was the surrounding areas that some restaurant and cafe 'proprietors' overlooked.
Its 'proprietors' have managed to fashion a sow's ear out of a silk purse.
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