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Partnership

/ˈpɑːrt.nər.ʃɪp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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  1. 1

    A legal relationship formed by the agreement between two or more individuals to share the profits and liabilities of a business venture.

    "The partnership between the two companies resulted in innovative products."
  2. 2

    A relationship in which two or more people or groups work together to achieve a common goal.

    "Their partnership in the project led to significant advancements in technology."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'partnership' originates from the Middle English word 'partenr', which comes from the Old French 'partenere', derived from the Latin 'particeps', meaning 'sharing'. Over time, it evolved to denote a cooperative relationship between individuals or entities.

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