trustee

[ truh-stee ]

noun

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.

verb (used with object)

, trust·eed, trust·ee·ing.

1. to place in the hands of a trustee or trustees.
2. (in New England) to garnish.

trustee

/ trʌˈstiː /

noun

1. a person to whom the legal title to property is entrusted to hold or use for another's benefit
2. a member of a board that manages the affairs and administers the funds of an institution or organization

Word History and Origins

Origin of trustee¹

First recorded in 1640–50; trust + -ee

Example Sentences

Kenneth Prado, a trustee in the neighboring Hemet Unified School District who was speaking in his capacity as an individual, said the students’ speeches didn’t change his opinion.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Ward said in a statement in September that he had stepped down from his role as a trustee of Royal Ballet and Opera while the review at Harrods takes place.

From BBC

“For far too long, we’ve changed our clocks in pursuit of daylight, while incurring public health and safety risks in the process. Committing to standard time has health benefits and allows us to end the biannual tug of war between our biological and alarm clocks,” said Dr. Alexander Ding, a trustee with the American Medical Assn., in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

It says Mermaids should "never have appointed" a trustee that had attended a conference in 2011 organised by a body that called for paedophiles to have the right to live in "truth and dignity".

From BBC

The NCA confirmed a trustee had been appointed by the High Court to sell the Mill Ride Golf Club in Ascot and the London house.

From BBC

Related Words

• agent
• custodian
• executor