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Proprietorship
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proprietorship n
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1 : the fact or state of being a proprietor
2 : a business entity consisting of a single owner
: sole proprietorship compare corporation, partnership
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.