general partner

noun

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

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Still, Eric Vishria, general partner at early backer Benchmark, says there’s absolutely room for many winners in chips. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 May 2026 Peter Fenton, general partner at Benchmark, was one of Sierra's first investors and also participated in the Series E. Kate Rooney, CNBC, 4 May 2026 Micky Arison is listed as managing general partner. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026 According to the Rockies, the Monfort family remains the Rockies' majority owners with Dick Monfort as chairman & CEO, Charlie Monfort as owner/general partner and Walker Monfort as the Club's president. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for general partner

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 May. 2026.

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