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limited partner

American

noun

special partner.

limited partner British

noun

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

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 • May 20, 2025

Under the new plan, the publications will now be owned by a new registered company in England, of which RedBird IMI, led by former CNN executive Jeff Zucker, is a limited partner.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2024

NBA legend Magic Johnson, now a Commanders limited partner, said he wouldn’t have joined Harris’ ownership group if he didn’t feel that commitment.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2023

The only other employee was a younger brother of Mr. Derham, who was taken in as a limited partner shortly after I was employed.

From The Romance and Tragedy by Russell, William Ingraham

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