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1trustee

noun trust·ee \ˌtrəs-ˈtē\

: a person or organization that has been given responsibility for managing someone else's property or money through a trust

: a member of a group that manages the money of an organization

Full Definition of TRUSTEE

1
a :  one to whom something is entrusted
b :  a country charged with the supervision of a trust territory
2
a :  a natural or legal person to whom property is legally committed to be administered for the benefit of a beneficiary (as a person or a charitable organization)
b :  one (as a corporate director) occupying a position of trust and performing functions comparable to those of a trustee
3
:  trusty
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First Known Use of TRUSTEE

1647

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2trustee

verb
trust·eedtrust·ee·ing

Definition of TRUSTEE

transitive verb
:  to commit to the care of a trustee
intransitive verb
:  to serve as trustee

First Known Use of TRUSTEE

1818
TRUSTEE Defined for Kids

trustee

noun trust·ee \ˌtrə-ˈstē\

Definition of TRUSTEE for Kids

:  a person who has been given legal responsibility for someone else's property

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