partnership

part·ner·ship

noun \-ˌship\

Definition of PARTNERSHIP

1

: the state of being a partner : participation

2

a : a legal relation existing between two or more persons contractually associated as joint principals in a business b : the persons joined together in a partnership

3

: a relationship resembling a legal partnership and usually involving close cooperation between parties having specified and joint rights and responsibilities

Examples of PARTNERSHIP

1. two people joined in partnership
2. scientists working in partnership with each other
3. The company is developing a new car in partnership with leading auto manufacturers in Japan.
4. Their marriage is a partnership that has remained strong despite family illness.
5. The singing duo has maintained a successful partnership for 20 years.
6. a notable partnership between two experienced scientists in the field
7. He joined the partnership last year.

First Known Use of PARTNERSHIP

1576

Related to PARTNERSHIP

Synonyms: affiliation, alliance, collaboration, confederation, connection, cooperation, hookup, liaison, linkup, association, relation, relationship, tie-up, union

Antonyms: disaffiliation, dissociation

Related Words: business, dealings, interaction; exchange, interconnection, interrelation, mutualism, reciprocity, symbiosis; incorporation, integration, merger, unification; affinity, attachment, closeness, intimacy, rapport, sympathy; kinship, oneness, solidarity, togetherness, unity; colleagueship, companionship, company, fellowship; bed, cahoots, league

Near Antonyms: breakup, dissolution, disunion; division, parting, separation, severance, split; alienation, divorce, estrangement

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Rhymes with PARTNERSHIP

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