limited partner

American  

noun

1. special partner.

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limited partner British  

noun

1. a business partner who has no management authority and no personal liability

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Etymology

Origin of limited partner

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Tokyo would be a limited partner in this government-equity deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Brady was sitting in the booth in his capacity as a limited partner.”

From Los Angeles Times

Brady was sitting in the booth in his capacity as a limited partner,” NFL chief spokesperson Brian McCarthy said in a statement emailed to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chargers welcomed Arctos as a limited partner Tuesday as NFL owners approved a sale that transferred some the team’s shares to the Dallas-based private equity firm that already has ties to the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times

Of team ownership, he said, “The best part for me is I love football so much and the fact that I get to be involved with it for the rest of my life and showcase this great game, not just as a broadcaster, but in a limited partner role with an organization.”

From Los Angeles Times