trusteeship

• Substantiv, das das Amt oder die Rolle eines Treuhänders bezeichnet, insbesondere die treuhänderische Verwaltung von Vermögen oder die Verwaltung eines abhängigen Gebiets unter Aufsicht der Vereinten Nationen.

A noun referring to the position or role of a trustee, or to the administration of a dependent territory under the supervision of the United Nations.

1. Administered territoryC1formal

   A dependent territory or country that is governed by another country under the supervision of the United Nations.

   Treuhandgebiet

   • The island was placed under a UN trusteeship after the war.
   • The trusteeship system was designed to prepare colonies for self-government.
   • Several territories were administered as trusteeships until independence.

   Synonymetrust territory

2. Position of trusteeC1formal

   The role, position, or responsibility of being a trustee, who manages assets or affairs for the benefit of others.

   Amt des Treuhänders

   • She accepted the trusteeship of the charitable foundation.
   • The trusteeship involves overseeing the distribution of funds.
   • He was appointed to the trusteeship of the estate.

   Synonymeadministrationcustodianshipguardianshipstewardship