depositary

• Nom désignant une personne ou une organisation qui détient des biens en dépôt ou en garde pour le compte d'autrui, souvent dans un contexte juridique ou financier.

A noun referring to a person or organization that holds something in trust or for safekeeping, often used in legal or financial contexts.

1. Person or institution holding something in trustC1formal

   A person or organization with whom something is deposited for safekeeping.

   Dépositaire

   • The bank acted as the depositary for the valuable documents.
   • The treaty was signed and left with a neutral depositary.
   • The depositary is responsible for returning the items upon request.

   Synonymescustodianfiduciaryguardianstewardtrustee

2. Place where something is storedC1formal

   A location where items are stored for safety or preservation.

   Dépôt

   • The museum serves as a depositary for ancient artifacts.
   • The company uses a secure depositary for its legal records.
   • The depositary was built to withstand fire and theft.

   Synonymesarchivedepotrepositorystorehousevault