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trustee — I. noun Date: 1647 1. a. one to whom something is entrusted b. a country charged with the supervision of a trust territory 2. a. a natural or legal person to whom property is legally committed to be administered for the benefit of a beneficiary… … New Collegiate Dictionary
trustee — /tru stee /, n., v. trusteed, trusteeing. Law. n. 1. a person, usually one of a body of persons, appointed to administer the affairs of a company, institution, etc. 2. a person who holds the title to property for the benefit of another. 3. (in… … Universalium
trustee — /trʌsˈti / (say trus tee) Law –noun 1. a person, usually one of a body of persons, appointed to administer the affairs of a company, institution, etc. 2. a person who holds the title to property for the benefit of another. –verb (t) (trusteed,… …
trustee — [trus tē′] n. 1. a person to whom another s property or the management of another s property is entrusted 2. a nation under whose authority a trust territory is placed 3. any of a group or board of persons appointed to manage the affairs of an… … English World dictionary
