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noun
A partner who is not actively involved in the running of a business.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business
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Synonyms: sleeping partner
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see silent, partner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a partner (who usually provides capital) whose association with the enterprise is not public knowledge
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sleeping partner
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Broader terms: partner
History
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