trust company
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of trust company
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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However, there are others who could serve as executor, including her attorney, a professional fiduciary or a bank or trust company.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
“We structured this trust company intentionally to avoid conflicts of interest,” said Zach Witkoff, who would become the president and chairman of World Liberty Trust Company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 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
Anxious retail investors are bombarding listed companies with questions about their exposure to Zhongrong after missed payments by the trust company triggered fears of contagion across the country's financial system.
From Reuters ● Aug. 17, 2023
The assistant secretaryship of the trust company, which had been mentioned to him, would be a position of dignity and promise.
From The Main Chance by Nicholson, Meredith
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