trustee

• Substantiv, das eine Person oder Institution bezeichnet, die das rechtliche Eigentum an Vermögen oder Werten im Interesse einer anderen Partei hält, oder ein Vorstandsmitglied, das für die Aufsicht über eine Organisation verantwortlich ist.

A noun referring to a person or institution that holds legal title to property or assets for the benefit of another party, or a member of a governing board responsible for overseeing an organization.

1. Legal property managerB2formal

   A person or institution that holds legal ownership of property or assets for the benefit of another person or group.

   Treuhänder

   • The trustee managed the inheritance for the minor children.
   • A bank can act as a trustee for a trust fund.
   • The trustee is responsible for distributing the assets according to the will.

   Synonymeadministratorcustodianexecutorfiduciaryguardian

2. Governing board memberB2formal

   A member of a group that has the legal authority to manage the affairs of an organization, such as a charity, university, or hospital.

   Mitglied des Kuratoriums

   • She was elected as a trustee of the local university.
   • The board of trustees voted on the new budget.
   • Trustees are responsible for ensuring the organization meets its goals.

   Synonymeboard memberdirectorgovernorregent