Entrepreneur
/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual who initiates and operates a business, bearing financial risks in pursuit of profit.
The entrepreneur secured funding to launch a tech startup.
- (n.) A person who undertakes innovative commercial ventures, often shaping legal frameworks around contracts and liabilities.
The entrepreneur negotiated contracts with suppliers to protect intellectual property.
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- entrepreneurs
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term emphasizes the role in assuming risk and entering binding agreements; definitions often relate to liability and contractual obligations.
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