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Term: Proprietor

Description:

A proprietor refers to an individual who owns or has legal rights over a business, property, or establishment.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In a general sense, a proprietor is the owner of a business enterprise.

Sample Sentence:

The proprietor of the bakery was proud of the high-quality bread they produced.

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Sense 2:

In the context of real estate, a proprietor is a person who possesses legal title to a property.

Sample Sentence:

The proprietor of the historic mansion decided to restore it to its original grandeur.

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Sense 3:

Locally, a proprietor can refer to the owner or operator of a specific establishment, especially small businesses.

Sample Sentence:

The proprietor of the local bookstore loves recommending new books to his customers.

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