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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

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Etymology

Origin of trust company

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

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“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

A trust company typically charges a percentage of assets yearly to manage a person’s affairs.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

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

As trustee under will, the trust company carries out the provisions of the will, investing and managing the estate or particular fund in accordance with the directions of the testator.

From Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted by Phillips, Chester Arthur

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