Business Law

Fiduciary Duty

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

Definition

The obligation to act in the best interest of another party.

Used in Context

“Corporate officers owe a fiduciary duty to the shareholders.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: fiducia, trust

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