Trust

Word TRUST
Character 5
Hyphenation trust
Pronunciations /trʊst/

Definitions and meanings of "Trust"

What do we mean by trust?

Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance. noun

The condition and resulting obligation of having confidence placed in one. noun

One in which confidence is placed. noun

Custody; care. noun

Something committed into the care of another; a charge. noun

Reliance on something in the future; hope. noun

Reliance on the intention and ability of a purchaser to pay in the future; credit. noun

A legal relationship in which one party holds a title to property while another party has the entitlement to the beneficial use of that property. noun

The confidence reposed in a trustee when giving the trustee legal title to property to administer for another, together with the trustee's obligation regarding that property and the beneficiary. noun

The property so held. noun

An institution or organization directed by trustees. noun

A combination of firms or corporations for the purpose of reducing competition and controlling prices throughout a business or industry. noun

To have or place confidence in; depend on. intransitive verb

To have confidence in allowing (someone) to use, know, or look after something. intransitive verb

To expect with assurance; assume. intransitive verb

Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.

Dependence upon something in the future; hope.

Confidence in the future payment for goods or services supplied; credit.

That which is committed or entrusted; something received in confidence; a charge.

That upon which confidence is reposed; ground of reliance; hope.

Trustworthiness, reliability.

The condition or obligation of one to whom anything is confided; responsible charge or office.

The confidence vested in a person who has legal ownership of a property to manage for the benefit of another.

An estate devised or granted in confidence that the devisee or grantee shall convey it, or dispose of the profits, at the will, or for the benefit, of another; an estate held for the use of another.

A group of businessmen or traders organised for mutual benefit to produce and distribute specific commodities or services, and managed by a central body of trustees.

Affirmation of the access rights of a user of a computer system.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Trust

The word "trust" in example sentences

The fathers of the English _church_, forbade selling on trust at a higher price than for ready money, which was the same thing in effect as to _forbid trust_; and this was doubtless one of the great objects those wise and pious men had in view; for they were fathers in legislation and morals, as well as in religion. ❋ William A. Alcott (1824)

The fathers of the Church (I mean the ancient ones), and also the canons of the Church, forbade selling on trust at a higher price than for ready money, which was in effect to forbid _trust_; and this, doubtless, was one of the great objects which those wise and pious men had in view; for they were fathers in legislation and morals as well as in religion. ❋ William Cobbett (1799)

Donald Cressey penned the term "trust violator" in his research on the behavior and motivation of embezzlers. ❋ Dr. Gina Simmons (2011)

The term trust agent,'' the authors write, refers to company insiders who are not only fluent in the language of technology, but also adept at using social media to build credibility with the online community, where a hard-sell, product-oriented approach is often counterproductive. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The Mich Dem party brain trust is sure that the DNC will seat the delegates, in spite of the transgression of party rules. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The old Leftist brain trust is either dead or Neo-con. ❋ Unknown (2005)

A key part of that Houston brain trust is the GM himself, ❋ Unknown (2001)

Do not mention the word trust to me again or I will beat you! ❋ Julie Garwood (1986)

The term trust has been cited in history as far back as the 13 th century Middle English, but it has etymological origins even earlier with regard to expressions of loyalty and faithfulness (Mollering, Bachmann, & Lee, 2004). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Basically a trust is a renewable land lease for I think 50 years but the property is not yours. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This doesn't mean the trust is all gone, but it will have a damaging effect on your credibility and your dependability. ❋ LaVar Arrington (2010)

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