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board of trustees

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noun

  1. an appointed or elective board that supervises the affairs of a public or private organization.

    the board of trustees of the university; the art museum's board of trustees.

Etymology

Origin of board of trustees

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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The transaction is slated to close in the third quarter and has received unanimous approval from Whitestone’s board of trustees.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

However, because Robinhood’s fund is traded on an exchange, supply and demand could cause the fund to trade at a premium or discount to what the fund’s board of trustees determines it to be worth.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

So why was the board of trustees not willing to talk with the students about what Columbia’s endowment was invested in?

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

He is now suing UNC and its board of trustees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

“So you’re off to Swanburne, eh? You might see my friend Quinzy there. He’s on the board of trustees now. Can’t imagine how he finds the time for charity work, being a judge and whatnot.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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