Proprietorship
/prəˈpraɪətəˌrʃɪp/
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Definition
(noun) The state of being a proprietor; ownership.
Sentence Examples
The shop has been under the same proprietorship for years.
Sole proprietorship is a common form of business ownership.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The business operated as a sole ____, with the owner personally liable for all debts.