Commingling

/kəˈmɪŋɡlɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The improper or unauthorized mixing of funds or property belonging to different parties, often leading to difficulty in distinguishing ownership.
    The trustee was accused of commingling client funds with personal accounts, violating fiduciary duties.

Forms

  • commingling

Commentary

Commingling is frequently a concern in fiduciary contexts, where strict separation of assets must be maintained to avoid legal liability.

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