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trustee

noun/trʌˈstiː/

B2CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

A person who holds the legal title to trust property and is bound to administer it for the beneficiaries.

As trustee, she owed a strict duty to keep the fund's investments under continuous review.

Similar: fiduciary

Topic: Trusts & equity in Legal English

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