Safekeeper
/ˈseɪfˌkiːpər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or entity entrusted with the custody and safeguarding of property or documents, especially in a legal context.
The safekeeper held the disputed deed until the court decided its rightful owner.
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- safekeepers
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Commentary
Term commonly used in contexts involving custody and protection of legal documents or property; distinct from trustee as it implies safekeeping rather than managing trust assets.
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