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fi·du·ci·ar·y
 fiduciary
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- pronunciation:
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f
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
fiduciaries |
| definition: |
a person who is legally entrusted with the assets or powers of another, to be used in the other's best interest; trustee; agent.
A fiduciary managed the estate as the heir was too young to handle financial matters. |
| related words: |
guardian |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or concerning a fiduciary or the relationship between a fiduciary and his or her principal.
A stockbroker has fiduciary responsibilities to his or her client. |
| definition 2: |
of, pertaining to, or consisting of money that is not convertible into coin or specie but derives its value from public confidence or government decree; of or concerning fiat money.
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| derivation: |
fiduciarily (adv.) |
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