limited partner

noun

: a partner in a venture who has no management authority and whose liability is restricted to the amount of his or her investment compare general partner

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The Tempo, which call tennis icon Serena Williams and media star Lilly Singh limited partners, have received information and best practice notes from the Golden State Valkyries, who begin their inaugural season this week. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025 The outlet reported that the seven-time Super Bowl winner was on the call with Raiders owner Mark Davis and other limited partners during Spytek's interview for the general manager's job. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025 Foreign Sources Of Funds Are Restricted Third, identifying the source of the sponsoring firm’s funds, including their limited partners, can be complicated. Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The team released a statement stating the investor looking to buy shares from limited partners would not control the Sox. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for limited partner

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of limited partner was in 1824

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“Limited partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited%20partner. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Legal Definition

limited partner

see partner

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