Definition of PROPRIETORSHIP

proprietorship

Meanings

Plural: proprietorships

Noun

  • an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
  • The state of being a proprietor; ownership.

Origin / Etymology

From proprietor + -ship.

Synonyms

proprietary

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