proprietorship

Variant of proprietor

proprietor definition

pro·pri·etor (prə prī′ə tər, prō-)

noun

  1. a person who has a legal title or exclusive right to some property; owner
  2. ☆ the owner of a proprietary colony
  3. one who owns and operates a business establishment

Etymology: irreg. formation < propriet(ary) + -or

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