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Sole Proprietorship

sole proprietorship n

: a business owned and controlled by one person who is solely liable for its obligations compare corporation, partnership

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.

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