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UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpɑː^rtnə^rʃɪp/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(pärt′nər ship′)

part•ner•ship (pärt′nər ship′),USA pronunciation n.

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

partner + -ship 1570–80

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partnership /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ n

- 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
- the deed creating such a relationship
- the persons associated in such a relationship
the state or condition of being a partner

part•ner /ˈpɑrtnɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]

one who is associated with another;
an associate:his partner in crime.
Lawone of two or more persons who have a business and share in the risks and profits:My business partners think your company is a good investment.
a husband, wife, or lover:If you or your partner is infected with the HIV virus, contact a doctor at once.
either of two people who dance together, etc.:an ice-skating partner.

part•ner•ship, n. [uncountable]promises of partnership.[countable]a partnership in the new company.

part•ner (pärt′nər),USA pronunciation n.

a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor;
sharer;
associate.
Law
- a person associated with another or others as a principal or a contributor of capital in a business or a joint venture, usually sharing its risks and profits.
- See special partner.
See silent partner.
a husband or a wife;
spouse.
either of two people who dance together:my favorite partner in the waltz.
a player on the same side or team as another:My tennis partner was an excellent player.
Nautical, Naval Terms partners, a framework of timber round a hole in a ship's deck, to support a mast, capstan, pump, etc.

v.t.

to associate as a partner or partners with.
to serve as the partner of.

Middle English partener, alteration of parcener by association with part 1250–1300

part′ner•less, adj.

'partnership' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

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In Lists: Office management, Others, Vocabulaire , more...

Synonyms: alliance, union, marriage, affiliation, confederation, more...

Collocations: form a partnership, a [formal, civil, business] partnership, [an economic, an informal, a global] partnership, more...

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