trust fund
Americannoun
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money, securities, property, etc., held in trust.
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a government fund administered separately from other funds and used for a specified purpose.
a highway trust fund.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of trust fund
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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SBA has several very effective finance programs that help small firms fund working capital, building acquisition and exporting.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2022
The Nevis financial system is rudimentary compared to the large tax havens – places such as Jersey, or the Cayman Islands, which have major accountancy firms, fund managers, large banks and other global behemoths.
From The Guardian • Jul. 12, 2018
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