limited partner

noun

1. special partner.

limited partner

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of limited partner¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

There is nothing as limited as a limited partner.

From Washington Times

Days earlier, Commanders limited partner Mitchell Rales said in an interview with David Rubenstein that the “ship has sailed” when asked about those clamoring for the Commanders to change their name back to the Redskins.

From Washington Times

But the outing will be Johnson’s first NFL game since becoming a limited partner for the Washington Commanders — and that’s significant in itself.

From Washington Times

The NBA Hall of Famer and Commanders limited partner was on hand at the team’s headquarters to take in practice and speak with players ahead of Sunday’s 1 p.m. kickoff against the Arizona Cardinals.

From Washington Times