silent partner
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noun
a partner taking no active part in the conduct of a business.
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Origin of silent partner
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Words nearby silent partner
silent butler, silent cop, silent disco, silent majority, “Silent Night”, silent partner, silent service, silent treatment, silent vote, Silenus, silesia
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British Dictionary definitions for silent partner
silent partner
noun
US and Canadian a partner in a business who does not play an active role, esp one who supplies capitalAlso called (in Britain and certain other countries): sleeping partner
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