proprietor

One who has legal title to something; an owner.

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

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

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

An owner

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

One of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner

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

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