proprietor

noun

One who has legal title to something; an owner.

noun

One who owns or owns and manages a business or other such establishment.

noun

One who has the legal right or exclusive title to something; an owner: as, the proprietor of a farm or of a mill.

noun

One who has the legal right or exclusive title to anything, whether in possession or not; an owner.

noun

An owner

noun

A sole owner of an unincorporated business, also called a sole proprietor

noun

One of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner

noun

One or more persons to whom a colonial territory is assigned, like a fief, including its administration

noun

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business