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

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.

From Barron's

These figures exclude American depositary receipts, which allow U.S.-based investors to bet on foreign firms.

From MarketWatch

The company’s American depositary receipts pointed 3.6% higher ahead of the open.

From Barron's

The company’s American depositary receipts, which are up 90% this year through Monday’s close, pointed 4.1% higher ahead of the open.

From Barron's

The company’s American depositary receipts, which are up 90% this year through Monday’s close, pointed 4.1% higher ahead of the open.

From Barron's