Meaning of the word fiduciary in English

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fiduciary

US /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/
UK /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

Adjective

1.

relating to the responsibility to take care of someone else's money in a suitable way:

Example:
a breach of fiduciary duty

Noun

1.

a person or organization who is responsible for managing money or property for another person or organization:

Example:
A court-appointed fiduciary has managed the trust for five years.
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