Business Law

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

/ breech of fih-DOO-shee-air-ee DOO-tee /

Definition

Failure to act in the best interests of a person to whom duties are owed.

Used in Context

“Breach of fiduciary duty by the trustee harmed the beneficiaries.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: fiducia, trust

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