trust company
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of trust company
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Chesser said his firm, set up as a Nevada trust company, has aided 500 customers in 10 months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
You can compile information on your own, but at some point, you will have to involve professionals like an estate attorney, a geriatric care manager and a trust company.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
According to the FAA registry, the plane was registered to an Oklahoma aircraft trust company, which declined to comment when reached by telephone on Monday.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
Signs of trouble at the Zhongzhi group first came to light in July when Zhongrong International Trust Co, a leading trust company controlled by Zhongzhi, missed payments on dozens of investment products.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2023
As registrar the trust company authenticates certificates of stock and bonds in order to prevent an over-issue, and to reduce the chance of loss or theft.
From Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted by Chester Arthur Phillips
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