proprietor

noun

pro·pri·e·tor | \ prə-ˈprī-ə-tər

Definition of proprietor

1 : one granted ownership of a colony (such as one of the original American colonies) and full prerogatives of establishing a government and distributing land

2a : a person who has the legal right or exclusive title to something : owner

b : one having an interest (such as control or present use) less than absolute and exclusive right

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She is the proprietor of the store. the proprietor of a used-car dealership

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That might stop most performers, but not this proprietor of a sinking ark. — Bill Keveney, USA TODAY, "'AGT': A six-pack of memorably weird acts from Season 14 auditions," 8 July 2019 The administration finalized a rule to open up another pathway for businesses, including many sole proprietors, to join together to obtain more affordable coverage through Association Health Plans (AHPs). — Brian Blase For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, "Trump's new rule will give businesses and workers better health care options," 13 June 2019 Alex de Vries, a blockchain specialist at PwC’s Experience Center and the proprietor of Digiconomist, was skeptical of the conclusions in the CoinShares report. — Umair Irfan, Vox, "A new report claims bitcoin is mostly powered by renewable energy. Really?," 18 June 2019 Adam Best, proprietor of the podcast The Left, is a Trump critic who was blocked by Trump on Twitter until a federal judge ordered the president to unblock dozens of such critics. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "President Trump likens first lady Melania Trump to 'Jackie O' but Twitter objects," 14 June 2019 Before the funeral, Ti Martin, co-proprietor of Commander’s Palace restaurant and a member of New Orleans’ famed Brennan family of restaurateurs, stood in a line that snaked around the block. — Washington Post, "Creole cuisine queen Leah Chase gets New Orleans sendoff," 11 June 2019 Before the funeral, Ti Martin, co-proprietor of Commander's Palace restaurant and a member of New Orleans' famed Brennan family of restaurateurs, stood in a line that snaked around the block. — Fox News, "Creole cuisine queen Leah Chase gets New Orleans sendoff," 11 June 2019 Sargeant met his then-boyfriend, Craig Rodwell, owner and proprietor of the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop. — Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, "#Pride50: Fred Sargeant — Co-organizer of first NYC Pride March," 3 June 2019 Chen Xin, the proprietor of the Fujin Ji guesthouse, welcomes us with a tea tasting. — National Geographic, "In search of the perfect cup of tea," 14 Mar. 2019

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proprietor

noun

English Language Learners Definition of proprietor

formal : a person who owns a business or property

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proprietor

noun

pro·pri·e·tor | \ prə-ˈprī-ə-tər

Kids Definition of proprietor

: a person who owns something : owner

proprietor

noun

pro·pri·e·tor | \ prə-ˈprī-ə-tər

Legal Definition of proprietor

: one who has legal right or exclusive title to something : owner also : one (as a lessee) having an interest (as control or present use) less than absolute or exclusive right