depositary

American  

[dih-poz-i-ter-ee] / dɪˈpɒz ɪˌtɛr i /

noun

plural

depositaries

1. one to whom anything is given in trust.

2. depository.

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adjective

1. depository.

depositary British  

/ -trɪ, dɪˈpɒzɪtərɪ /

noun

1. a person or group to whom something is entrusted for safety or preservation

2. a variant spelling of depository

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Etymology

Origin of depositary

1595–1605; < Late Latin dēpositārius a trustee, equivalent to Latin dēposit ( us ) ( deposit ) + -ārius -ary

Example Sentences

The Innovation and Next Generation Internet ETFs bought a combined $16.3 million worth of the e-commerce giant’s American depositary receipts on a Monday, and on the following Wednesday they surged more than 8%.

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The Innovation ETF and Next Generation Internet ETF bought a combined $16.3 million worth of the ecommerce giant’s American depositary receipts on a Monday and on the Wednesday they surged more than 8%.

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The Innovation ETF and Next Generation Internet ETF bought a combined $16.3 million worth of the ecommerce giant’s American depositary receipts on a Monday and on the Wednesday they surged more than 8%.

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Alibaba’s American depositary receipts—or ADRs, the company’s closest thing to U.S.-listed stock— have gained more than 75% this year, blowing the S&P 500 out of the water.

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Coming into Thursday trading, Toyota’ Motors’ U.S.-listed American depositary receipts were up about 3% this year and up about 2% for the week.

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