trustee
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Definition
A trustee is a person or organization chosen to manage money, property, or other assets for someone else, often as part of a trust or a charitable organization.
Usage & Nuances
"Trustee" is mostly formal and legal, used in business, law, and charities. Common phrases: "board of trustees," "acting as a trustee." Don't confuse with "trusty" (meaning reliable). A trustee has legal responsibilities called "fiduciary duties."
Example Sentences
She is the trustee of her grandmother's estate.
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Every trustee must make decisions in the best interest of the trust.
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The school's board of trustees meets monthly.
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He became a trustee for the wildlife charity last year.
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If you have questions, talk to the trustee handling your account.
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Their family trust has three trustees overseeing the assets.
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