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He admits being the proprietor (5)

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owner

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'the proprietor' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for owner that I've seen before include "Holder, proprietor" , "The person in lawful possession" , "One who has something" , "Legal possessor" , "landlord" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express and The Mirror.
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