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 Context: Caelum Ventures was founded in January by Christopher Gaughan, general partner at early-stage firm Sinewave Ventures, which focuses on IT startups serving government clients. Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024 Alongside Cameron on the board of directors are Dana Settle, co-founder and managing partner of Greycroft; Colin Bryant, COO and general partner of Coatue Management; and Parker, former president of Facebook, who serves as executive chairman. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for general partner 

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

general partner

see partner

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