trusteeship

[ truh-stee-ship ]

noun

1. Law. the office or function of a trustee.
2. the administrative control of a territory granted to a country by a body Trusteeship Council of the United Nations.
3. trust territory.

trusteeship

/ trʌˈstiːʃɪp /

noun

1. the office or function of a trustee
2. 1. the administration or government of a territory by a foreign country under the supervision of the Trusteeship Council of the United Nations
   2. often capital any such dependent territory; trust territory

Word History and Origins

Origin of trusteeship¹

First recorded in 1720–30; trustee + -ship

Example Sentences

The Economy Ministry said Friday that it is extending the trusteeship again until March 10, 2024, “to secure the energy supply.”

From Seattle Times

In the statement, Mr. Adjaye said that he was also stepping down from ceremonial roles and trusteeships so the allegations do “not become a distraction”

From New York Times

Germany’s Economy Ministry welcomed Thursday’s court ruling and said it plans to extend the trusteeship for the Rosneft subsidiaries for another six months.

From Seattle Times

"With the trusteeship, the threat to the security of energy supply is countered and an essential foundation stone is set for the preservation and future of the Schwedt site," Germany's economy ministry said.

From BBC

The artifacts were then passed into the trusteeship of the British Museum.

From New York Times

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