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In the possession or care of a trustee, as in The money was held in trust for the children's education . This expression implies having confidence in someone (the trustee). [Mid-1500s]Discover More
Example Sentences
President George A. Smith at that time was made trustee-in-trust with twelve other brethren as his assistants.
The two oldest bishops were appointed by the Twelve as trustees-in-trust for the Temple.
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