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trustee

n.
US //ˌtɹəsˈti// UK //tɹˈʌstiː// trustee
  1. 1 legal manager of assets (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal Technical Law

    a person who is legally chosen to look after money or property for another person or a group.

    an individual or entity appointed to hold and manage assets for the benefit of a third party, known as a beneficiary.

    Example

    The university's board of trustees met to discuss the new budget for the library.

    Example

    As a trustee of the charitable foundation, she is legally obligated to ensure that all investments align with the organisation's stated mission.

    Usage

    The noun is countable and often refers to a member of a board.
Origin

From trust + -ee.

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