Limited Partner

/ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈpɑːrtnər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A partner in a limited partnership whose liability for the partnership's debts is limited to the amount of their investment.
    The limited partner contributed capital but did not participate in day-to-day management.

Forms

  • limited partners

Commentary

Limited partners typically have no management authority to maintain their limited liability status.

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