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A partner who is entitled to a portion of the profits and is responsible for a share of the losses but does not participate in a company's active business is called

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Dormant partner

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Partner by Estoppel

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Outgoing partner

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Limited partner

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The correct option is A Dormant partner
Dormant partner

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