trustee
Americannoun
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a person, usually one of a body of persons, appointed to administer the affairs of a company, institution, etc.
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a person who holds the title to property for the benefit of another.
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(in New England) a garnishee.
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a trusty.
verb (used with object)
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to place in the hands of a trustee or trustees.
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(in New England) to garnish.
noun
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a person to whom the legal title to property is entrusted to hold or use for another's benefit
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a member of a board that manages the affairs and administers the funds of an institution or organization
Usage
What does trustee mean? A trustee is a person who is appointed to administer the affairs of a company or other organization. Often such an organization will have a group, or a board, of trustees.A trustee can also be a person who holds the title to a property for someone else. If you inherit millions of dollars before you reach adulthood, the will might state that an adult manages that money for you until you become an adult. That person would be the trustee of your money.Example: The board of trustees advised us against running this ad during primetime.
Etymology
Origin of trustee
Example Sentences
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It added: "The foundation is not owned or managed by the Duke of Marlborough, but by independent entities run by boards of trustees."
From BBC
Power transfer: Though the legislature has traditionally appointed the majority of the trustees for individual schools, the governor also made a share of these appointments.
From Salon
Since then she feels she's been given her life back, and has become a trustee of the CSF Leak Association.
From BBC
You can also set up a “sub trust” with an equalization clause or formula-based distributions, allowing trustees to adjust distributions based on age, financial need or other milestones.
From MarketWatch
Parents and guardians will be able to set up these accounts by filling out IRS Form 4547 and establishing it through an initial trustee, or trustees, named by the U.S.
From Barron's
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