Joined with another person or organization in a cooperative relationship or business arrangement. Worked together with someone toward a common goal.
From Old French 'parçonier' meaning 'joint heir,' derived from 'parçon' (partition or share). The word entered English in the 14th century, evolving from legal/business contexts to broader collaborative meanings.
The business concept of partnership predates modern corporations by centuries, originally arising from medieval merchant guilds where traders shared both profits and risks. Interestingly, the legal principle that partners are jointly liable for each other's business debts still applies today.
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