A partner in a business who has no role in management but shares in the liability, tax responsibility, and cash flow. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary
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silent partner UK US noun [C, usually singular] (UK also sleeping partner) FINANCE
► a person who invests in a company and receives profits but is not involved in managing it: »
He agreed to become a silent partner, taking 50% of the profits.
Financial and business terms. 2012.