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One who admits being the proprietor (5)

Ross

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owner

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'the proprietor' is the definition.
('owner' can be a synonym of 'proprietor')

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(Other definitions for owner that I've seen before include "Title holder?" , "Possessor, proprietor" , "The person in lawful possession" , "Holder, possessor" , "Keeper" .)

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