n. 1. Law The person in a trust relationship who holds title to property for the benefit of another. 2. A member of a board elected or appointed to direct the funds and policy of an institution. 3. A country responsible for supervising a trust territory. See Usage Note at -ee1. v. trus·teed, trus·tee·ing, trus·tees v.tr. To place (property) in the care of a trustee. v.intr. To function or serve as a trustee. |
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