noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being a proprietor; ownership. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits wordnet

Synonyms

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businesscompanydominionfirmlandholdinglordship

Antonyms

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corporation

Etymology

From proprietor + -ship.

Related phrases

sole proprietorship

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