Sponsor - Definition - Law Dictionary Home Dictionary Definition sponsor

sponsor

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1 : a legislator who introduces and supports a legislative proposal (as a bill or amendment)
2 : a person who assumes responsibility for some other person (as an immigrant) or thing
3 a : one that securitizes assets
b : one that promotes, advocates, or favors a business venture (as investment in a security or limited partnership)
sponsor vb

spon·sor·ship n