trust company

noun

1. a company or corporation organized to exercise the functions of a trustee, but usually engaging also in other banking and financial activities.

trust company

noun

1. a commercial bank or other enterprise organized to perform trustee functions Also calledtrust corporation

Word History and Origins

Origin of trust company¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

The addition of private trust companies, a critical component of the cocktail, was particularly appealing to customers seeking higher levels of control and privacy.

From Washington Post

In South Dakota, now considered a top destination for global wealth, trust companies oversee more than $360 billion in assets, state data shows.

From Washington Post

The company would be re-formed into a public trust company overseen by an independent board that would steer profits to addressing the crisis.

From Washington Post

In 2018, he moved his Roth from Pensco to Rivendell, the family trust company named after Tolkien’s elven sanctuary.

From ProPublica

The financial condition of the applying bank or trust company and the general character of its management.

From Project Gutenberg

Your desires to be considered in the selection of proper school, but one which must be approved by the Trust Company.

From Project Gutenberg

A sufficient sum to educate your son is set aside, all bills to be rendered to the Trust Company and paid by them.

From Project Gutenberg

She had taken her gems from their prison in the safe-deposit box in the Trust Company cellar.

From Project Gutenberg

His came on the first of every month in a check from the Trust Company.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• fund
• stock
• store
• treasury