proprietor

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"The cops then noticed there was a bar next door and called the proprietor out.

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Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

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noun

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for proprietor.

noun

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

Example sentences

"The cops then noticed there was a bar next door and called the proprietor out.

I started off with a sole proprietor account, and then converted it to an LLC.

One proprietor, who does most of the work, and occasional after-school or summer help.

" as a sort of defence is a horrible PR line for a proprietor to play, even if that's his honest opinion.

Also: a freelancer is usually a sole proprietor; when you get 3 freelancers into a room, they become "contractors".

During that time, my Apple developer registration expired, and I renewed it... but because I renewed it for the LLC, not the sole proprietorship, and the LLC was "pending", my account expired anyway, and my app was removed from the store.

The proprietor of the restaurant is literally minding his own business since a business is just a vehicle for achieving the ends of its owners [1].In this case, the owners want to create a world in which dining is a more sacrosanct activity.