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silent partner
silent partnern. One that makes financial investments in a business enterprise but does not participate in its management.silent partner n (Commerce) US and Canadian a partner in a business who does not play an active role, esp one who supplies capital. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): sleeping partner si′lent part′ner
n. a partner taking or allowed no active part in the conduct of a business. Compare secret partner. [1820–30, Amer.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | silent partner - a partner (who usually provides capital) whose association with the enterprise is not public knowledgesleeping partnerpartner - a person who is a member of a partnership |
silent partner
silent partnerSomeone who is closely associated or involved with a business or corporation, typically through financial investment, so as to share in its risks and rewards without participating in its day-to-day operations and management. Primarily heard in US. Dave's father agreed to be a silent partner when we started our company, leaving us to run it once it was set up. In an attempt to crack down on corruption, federal investigators have begun looking into various silent partners that might be financing the drug trade throughout the country.See also: partner, silentEncyclopediaSeesleeping partnersilent partner
silent partnern. a non-legal term for an investor who puts money into a business, takes no part in management, and is often unknown to customers. A "limited partner," who is prohibited from taking part in management and has no liability for debts beyond his/her investment, is a true silent partner. However, without a limited partnership agreement, a silent partner is responsible for the debts of the partnership as a general partner. (See: general partner, limited partnership, partner) silent partner
Silent partnerA partner in a business who has no role in management but shares in the liability, tax responsibility, and cash flow.Silent PartnerIn a partnership, a partner who owns a share in the company's equity, but does not take part in management. A partner provides capital in order to fund the company's operations and is liable for loss up to the amount of an investment. A silent partner is also responsible for at least a portion of the company's tax liability. Less commonly, a silent partner is called a sleeping partner.silent partner A member of a partnership who does not take active part in management and who is not publicly recognized as a partner.silent partnerA partnership investor without any voting power or authority. See limited partnership. silent partner
Synonyms for silent partnernoun a partner (who usually provides capital) whose association with the enterprise is not public knowledgeSynonymsRelated Words |