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1fiduciary
noun fi·du·cia·ry \-ˈdü-shē-ˌer-ē, -shə-rē, -ˈdyü-\
plural fi·du·cia·ries
Definition of FIDUCIARY
: one that holds a fiduciary relation or acts in a fiduciary capacity
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First Known Use of FIDUCIARY
1631
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2fiduciary
adjective
: relating to or involving trust (such as the trust between a customer and a professional)
Full Definition of FIDUCIARY
: of, relating to, or involving a confidence or trust: as a : held or founded in trust or confidence b : holding in trust c : depending on public confidence for value or currency <fiduciary fiat money>
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Origin of FIDUCIARY
Latin fiduciarius, from fiducia confidence, trust, from fidere
First Known Use: circa 1641
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