general partner

noun

: a partner whose liability for partnership debts and obligations is unlimited

Examples of general partner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By dividing up ownership, the partnership can lower the value of assets (and therefore of the taxable estate) of the general partner. —

Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024 Between the lines: Bronfman Jr. currently serves as chair and general partner at Waverley Capital, a private investment firm that focuses on media, tech and entertainment companies. —

Sara Fischer, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024 Fun fact: This is the first venture investment led by Haun Ventures general partner Diogo Mónica, who joined the firm in March. —

Ryan Lawler, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024 Milo Werner, a former general partner at Engine Ventures, last month joined deep-tech investor DCVC as general partner, the firms tell Axios exclusively. —

Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for general partner

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of general partner was in 1887

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“General partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20partner. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.

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