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partnership

[ pahrt-ner-ship ]

noun

  1. the state or condition of being a partner; participation; association; joint interest.
  2. Law.
    1. the relation subsisting between partners.
    2. the contract creating this relation.
    3. an association of persons joined as partners in business.


partnership

/ ˈɑːٲəʃɪ /

noun

    1. a contractual relationship between two or more persons carrying on a joint business venture with a view to profit, each incurring liability for losses and the right to share in the profits
    2. the deed creating such a relationship
    3. the persons associated in such a relationship
  1. the state or condition of being a partner
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partnership

  1. An association of two or more persons to conduct a business. In contrast to a corporation , those who engage in a partnership are liable for debts incurred by the company to the full extent of their private fortunes rather than merely to the extent of their investment .
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Other 51Թ Forms

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of partnership1

First recorded in 1570–80; partner + -ship
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It said the chief nursing officer had commissioned the PHA to work in partnership with the Education Authority and other organisations to undertake a comprehensive needs assessment.

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“What he does is not easy and he’s been able to come up with results time and time again. … Arguably, it’s the strongest racing partnership going today.”

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Despite calling it a "partnership in power" since Labour won the general election last year, the relationship between UK Labour and Welsh Labour politicians has not always been easy.

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The partnership will be equal, on a 50/50 basis, she says, adding that the agreement includes no debt obligation to the US.

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The pair were in a long-term relationship and a year before their death, had entered into a civil partnership together, the prosecution told the Jury.

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