A business partner who provides capital but does not actively participate in the management of operations.
a partner (who usually provides capital) whose association with the enterprise is not public knowledge
an investor who does not have any management responsibilities but provides capital and shares liability for any losses experienced by the entity
Refers to a player to whom a cheater or thief deals several winning hands, usually in small pots, with the intention of diverting attention away from themselves. The player getting the winning hands is usually entirely innocent and is not cheating.
A participant in a partnership whose name is unknown to the public but who nevertheless shares in the proceeds of the partnership.
A person who invests in a company or partnership but does not take part in administering or directing the organization; he or she just shares in the profits or losses.
A non-legal term for an investor who puts money into a business, but takes no part in the management and is usually unknown to the customers. A "limited partner" is prohibited from taking part in management and has no liability for debts beyond his/her initial investment.
An innocent player used by a cheater as an unwitting partner.
Partner who remains anonymous but has legal rights and obligations.