Meaning of the word trustee in English

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trustee

US /ˌtrʌsˈtiː/
UK /ˌtrʌsˈtiː/
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Noun

1.

an individual person or member of a board given control or powers of administration of property in trust with a legal obligation to administer it solely for the purposes specified.

Example:
The university appointed a new trustee to oversee its endowment.
As a trustee, she is responsible for managing the family's assets.
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