general partner

noun

: a partner whose liability for partnership debts and obligations is unlimited

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Owner and managing general partner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders (L) and former head coach Antonio Pierce of the Raiders talk before their game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 The net result is that the investor may be treated as a general partner, so the investor may be liable for any third-party claims that arise in connection with production of the film. Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 This year’s class was rounded out by Chicago Bulls coach and two-time NCAA champion Billy Donovan, Miami Heat managing general partner Micky Arison and longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford. Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025 At the time, Nederlander was also appointed managing general partner of the New York Yankees, following the MLB’s suspension of team owner George Steinbrenner. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for general partner

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of general partner was in 1887

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“General partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20partner. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

Legal Definition

general partner

see partner

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