trustee

trustee
/tru stee"/, n., v. trusteed, trusteeing. Law.
n.
1. a person, usually one of a body of persons, appointed to administer the affairs of a company, institution, etc.
2. a person who holds the title to property for the benefit of another.
3. (in New England) a garnishee.
4. a trusty.
v.t.
5. to place in the hands of a trustee or trustees.
6. (in New England) to garnish.
[1640-50; TRUST + -EE]

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