a dormant or limited partner , one whose name does not appear in the firm and who takes no active part in the business, but who has an interest in the concern, and shares the profits, and thereby becomes a partner
Vaikiva seltsingu lepinguga kohustub vaikiv seltsinglane tegema teatud panuse ettevõtte või selle osa majandamisse, ettevõtja aga kohustub vaikivale seltsinglasele maksma tema panusele vastava osa kasumist.