Trusting
/ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having or showing trust or confidence in someone or something, often relevant in fiduciary or contractual contexts.
The trusting party relied on the other side's representations during the negotiation.
- (v. (pres. part.)) Present participle of trust; indicating the act of placing confidence or reliance in a person or entity.
She is trusting her attorney to handle the case effectively.
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As an adjective, 'trusting' describes a disposition to place confidence, which can affect legal relationships; as the present participle of 'trust,' it appears in various legal narratives or descriptions of conduct.
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