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
Etymology
Origin of trust fund
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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This conviction led to his suspension in October 2017 from participating in the trust fund program, according to the plea agreement.
From Los Angeles Times
The Social Security trust funds are constrained by law and can only invest in a special type of U.S.
From MarketWatch
The Social Security trust funds are constrained by law and can only invest in a special type of U.S.
From MarketWatch
The same year — 2033 — is when its vaunted trust fund for retirement benefits could run out.
From MarketWatch
New Mexico is relatively unique in that the state has a reliable funding source — a trust fund built from the state’s oil and gas revenue.
From MarketWatch
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