trusteeship

American  

[truh-stee-ship] / trʌˈsti ʃɪp /

noun

1. Law. the office or function of a trustee.

2. the administrative control of a territory granted to a country by a body Trusteeship Council of the United Nations.

3. trust territory.

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trusteeship British  

/ trʌˈstiːʃɪp /

noun

1. the office or function of a trustee

2. 1. the administration or government of a territory by a foreign country under the supervision of the Trusteeship Council of the United Nations

   2. (often capital) any such dependent territory; trust territory

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Etymology

Origin of trusteeship

First recorded in 1720–30; trustee + -ship

Example Sentences

The Economy Ministry said Friday that it is extending the trusteeship again until March 10, 2024, “to secure the energy supply.”

From Seattle Times

In the statement, Mr. Adjaye said that he was also stepping down from ceremonial roles and trusteeships so the allegations do “not become a distraction”

From New York Times

The trusteeship, which was initially imposed through March 15, gave German authorities control of three Russian-owned refineries in Germany.

From Seattle Times

Rosneft Deutschland, which accounts for about 12% of German oil processing capacity, will fall under the trusteeship of the Federal Network Agency regulator, which said the original owner no longer had authority to issue instructions.

From BBC

The artifacts were then passed into the trusteeship of the British Museum.

From New York Times

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