trustee Meaning & Definition
What Does Trustee Mean?
Trustee is a noun that means A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals (beneficiaries), or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another. It is also used to mean A person in whose hands the effects of another are attached in a trustee process. As a verb, it means To commit (property) to the care of a trustee.
Quick Facts About Trustee
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tɹʌsˈtiː/ |
| Synonyms | regent and legal guardian |
| Plural | trustees |
| Verb forms | trustees, trusteeing, trusteed |
Trustee Definition (Noun)
- A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals (beneficiaries), or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another.
- A person in whose hands the effects of another are attached in a trustee process.
Trustee as a Verb
- To commit (property) to the care of a trustee.
to trustee an estate
- To attach (a debtor's wages, credits, or property in the hands of a third person) in the interest of the creditor.
Noun
- A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals, or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another.
Synonyms of Trustee
Trustee synonyms and antonyms →Trustee in a Sentence
to trustee an estate
Word Forms & Grammar
trustee (plural trustees)
trustee (third-person singular simple present trustees, present participle trusteeing, simple past and past participle trusteed)
Words That Rhyme With Trustee
Origin of Trustee
From trust + -ee.
Questions People Ask About Trustee
Is trustee a noun or a verb?
Trustee is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for trustee?
Close synonyms of trustee are regent and legal guardian. See the full list of trustee synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of trustee?
The plural of trustee is trustees.
What is the past tense of trustee?
The past tense of trustee is trusteed. The present participle is trusteeing.