Business Law

Fiduciary

/ fih-DOO-shee-air-ee /

Definition

A person with a legal duty to act in another\'s best interests.

Used in Context

“A trustee has fiduciary duties to the beneficiaries.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: fiducia, trust

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