Trustee

Pronunciation: /trʌ.sti/

Definitions of trustee

noun A person or organization that has been given the responsibility to manage and oversee assets or property on behalf of others.

Example Sentences

A1 My brother is the trustee of our family's inheritance.

A2 The trustee is responsible for managing the assets of the organization.

B1 As a trustee, she has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.

B2 The board of trustees oversees the operations of the charity.

C1 The trustee's decision to invest in new technology was met with skepticism by the shareholders.

C2 The trustee's integrity and ethical standards are unquestionable in the business community.

Examples of trustee in a Sentence

formal The trustee is responsible for managing the assets of the trust on behalf of the beneficiaries.

informal I heard that Jane was appointed as the trustee for her friend's estate.

slang I don't trust that trustee as far as I can throw them.

figurative As a trustee of the environment, we must ensure we leave the planet in a better state for future generations.

Grammatical Forms of trustee

• plural: trustees
• comparative: more trustee
• superlative: most trustee
• present tense: trustee
• future tense: will trustee
• perfect tense: have trustee
• continuous tense: is trustee
• singular: trustee
• positive degree: trustee
• infinitive: to trustee
• gerund: trusting
• participle: trusted

Origin and Evolution of trustee

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'trustee' originated from the Old French word 'trustee' which meant 'person to whom property is legally entrusted'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'trustee' has expanded to include individuals entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities, not just limited to property management.