Proprietary
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
In its strict sense, this word signifies one who is master of his actions, and who has the free disposition of his property. During the colonial government of Pennsylvania, William Penn was called the proprietary. Belonging to ownership; as proprietary rights.
Ferguson v. Arthur, 117 U. S. 487, 6 Sup. Ct 861, 29 L. Ed. 979.