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trust company

American  

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 British  

noun

  1. Also called: trust corporation.  a commercial bank or other enterprise organized to perform trustee functions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of trust company

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

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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 find a professional fiduciary — and their successor — through a local bar association, trust company or estate-planning attorney.

From MarketWatch Feb. 12, 2026

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

The Wednesday's meeting was held after Zhongrong International Trust Co, a leading trust company controlled by Zhongzhi, missed payments on dozens of investment products since the end of July, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

From Reuters Aug. 17, 2023

Is chosen director of two railroads and a trust company.

From Search-Light Letters by Grant, Robert

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