Trusteeship
noun
The position or responsibility of a person (a trustee) who manages property for someone else.
She accepted the trusteeship of the property.
Often appears as...
- accept trusteeship
- under trusteeship
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Formal
Legal
noun
An arrangement where control over property or other assets is given to a trust.
The land was placed under the trusteeship of the government.
Often appears as...
- under trusteeship
- trusteeship of land
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Formal
Legal
noun
A system by which a country maintains oversight over a dependent territory.
The territory was under a United Nations trusteeship.
Often appears as...
- united nations trusteeship
- establish trusteeship
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Formal
Political
noun
The position or responsibility of a person (a trustee) who manages property for someone else.
She accepted the trusteeship of the property.
Often appears as...
- accept trusteeship
- under trusteeship
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
noun
An arrangement where control over property or other assets is given to a trust.
The land was placed under the trusteeship of the government.
Often appears as...
- under trusteeship
- trusteeship of land
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
noun
A system by which a country maintains oversight over a dependent territory.
The territory was under a United Nations trusteeship.
Often appears as...
- united nations trusteeship
- establish trusteeship
Usage tips
Formal
Political
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Responsibility
Trusteeship involves serious legal obligations to protect and manage assets fairly.
He held trusteeship over the estate, ensuring it was used as the will specified.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ownership
A trustee manages the property without owning it, working for the benefit of others.
Despite her trusteeship, she couldn't use the house for personal gain.
Pro Tip 3/3Acting for Beneficiary
A trustee must always act in the best interest of the beneficiary, not themselves.
His trusteeship demanded he invest the funds prudently.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Responsibility
Trusteeship involves serious legal obligations to protect and manage assets fairly.
He held trusteeship over the estate, ensuring it was used as the will specified.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ownership
A trustee manages the property without owning it, working for the benefit of others.
Despite her trusteeship, she couldn't use the house for personal gain.
Pro Tip 3/3Acting for Beneficiary
A trustee must always act in the best interest of the beneficiary, not themselves.
His trusteeship demanded he invest the funds prudently.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Responsibility
Trusteeship involves serious legal obligations to protect and manage assets fairly.
He held trusteeship over the estate, ensuring it was used as the will specified.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ownership
A trustee manages the property without owning it, working for the benefit of others.
Despite her trusteeship, she couldn't use the house for personal gain.
Pro Tip 3/3Acting for Beneficiary
A trustee must always act in the best interest of the beneficiary, not themselves.
His trusteeship demanded he invest the funds prudently.
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