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proprietor

prop·rie·tor

UK/pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ US/prʌˈpraɪʌtɜr/ uncommon

noun

1.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

  • “he is the owner of a chain of restaurants”
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Origin

Probably from proprietary + -or.

Phrases

  • Lord proprietor
  • sole proprietor

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