Fiduciary

Definition - Noun
: one often in a position of authority who obligates himself or herself to act on behalf of another (as in managing money or property) and assumes a duty to act in good faith and with care, candor, and loyalty in fulfilling the obligation
: one (as an agent) having a fiduciary duty to another
see also fiduciary duty at duty fiduciary relationship
compare principal
Pronunciationf&-'dü-sh&-rE, -'dyü-, -shE-"er-E

Definition - adj
[Latin fiduciarius, from fiducia trust, transfer of a property on trust]
1  : of, relating to, or involving a confidence or trust <a guardian acting in his ~ capacity>
2  : of or relating to a fiduciary or the position of a fiduciary <a ~ bond>

Pronunciation Key

  • \&\ as a and u in a b ut
  • \[^&]\ as e in kitt en
  • \&r\ as ur and er in f urther
  • \a\ as a inash
  • \A\ as a in ace
  • \Š\ as o in m op
  • \au\ as ou in ou t
  • \ch\ as ch in ch in
  • \e\ as e in bet
  • \E\ as ea in easy
  • \g\ as g in go
  • \i\ as i in hit
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  • \I\ as i in ice
  • \j\ as j in job
  • \[ng]\ as ng in sing
  • \O\ as o in go
  • \o\ as aw in law
  • \oi\ as oy in boy
  • \th\ as th in thin
  • \[th_]\ as thin the
  • \Ÿ\ as oo in loot
  • \u\ as oo in foot
  • \y\ as y in yet
  • \zh\ as si in vision
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