Proprietorship

Pronunciation: /prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/

Definitions of proprietorship

noun the state of being a proprietor

Example Sentences

A1 A small business proprietorship is owned and operated by one person.

A2 My uncle's proprietorship has been in business for over ten years.

B1 Starting a proprietorship requires less paperwork compared to a corporation.

B2 The proprietorship's profits are taxed as personal income for the owner.

C1 The proprietorship's liability is limited to the owner's investment in the business.

C2 The proprietorship's success is directly tied to the owner's dedication and hard work.

Examples of proprietorship in a Sentence

formal The proprietorship of the business was passed down from generation to generation.

informal The small shop is just a proprietorship run by a family.

slang I heard that new coffee joint is a cool proprietorship.

figurative Her creative mind was the proprietorship of her success.

Grammatical Forms of proprietorship

• plural: proprietorships
• present tense: proprietorship
• future tense: will proprietorship
• perfect tense: has proprietorship
• continuous tense: is proprietorship
• singular: proprietorship
• positive degree: more proprietorship
• infinitive: to proprietorship
• gerund: proprietorship
• participle: proprietorship

Origin and Evolution of proprietorship

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'proprietorship' originated from the combination of 'proprietor' and the suffix '-ship'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the state or quality of being a proprietor, the term 'proprietorship' has evolved to specifically denote a business owned and operated by one person.