Promoter1. (n.) One who advances or promotes; as, a promoter of charity or philosophy.
2. (n.) Specifically, one who sets on foot, and takes the preliminary steps in, a scheme for the organization of a corporation, a joint-stock company, or the like.
3. (n.) One who excites; as, a promoter of sedition.
4. (n.) An informer; a makebate.
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