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trustee
a person who manages property for another's benefit
In more detail
1. (noun) a person or organization that is legally responsible for managing money or property that belongs to someone else or to a group
2. (noun) a member of a group that manages the business affairs of a school, college, hospital, or other institution
Examples
- 1. The bank acts as a trustee for the children's inheritance until they turn eighteen.
- 2. She was elected as a trustee of the university and helps make important decisions about its future.
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