FIDUCIARY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Fiduciary

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late 16th century (in the sense ‘something inspiring trust; credentials’): from Latin fiduciarius, from fiducia ‘trust’, from fidere ‘to trust’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fɪˈdjuːʃ(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Definition:

involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary

Short Definition:

involving trust

Examples:
  • the company has a fiduciary duty to shareholders
Definition:

(of a paper currency) depending for its value on securities (as opposed to gold) or the reputation of the issuer.

Short Definition:

referring to paper currency depending on securities for its value

Word: Fiduciary

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fɪˈdjuːʃ(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a trustee.

Short Definition:

trustee

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