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Definition of proprietorship

proprietorship

/prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/
pro · pri · e · tor · ship
Adverb:proprietorially
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Plural:proprietorships
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Adjective:proprietorial
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proprietorship Lexical Profile

proprietorship Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An unincorporated business owned and operated by a single individual (often called a sole proprietorship).

Example

"He started his graphic design studio as a small proprietorship before eventually incorporating."

2

The state, right, or legal fact of owning property or a business.

Example

"The legal documents confirmed her sole proprietorship of the historic estate."

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• Nearby Words

proprietarily
proprietary
proprietor
proprietorship
proprietress
proprietrix
propriety

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'proprietor' (derived from Late Latin proprietarius, meaning 'owner of property', from Latin proprietas) combined with the Old English suffix '-ship' denoting state or status.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Proprietorship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/proprietorship
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