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fiduciary — (adj.) 1630s, from L. fiduciarius (holding) in trust, from fiducia trust from root of fidere to trust (see FAITH (Cf. faith)). In Roman law, fiducia was a right transferred in trust; paper currency sense (1878) is because its value depends on the … Etymology dictionary
fiduciary — fiduciarily, adv. /fi dooh shee er ee, dyooh /, n., pl. fiduciaries, adj. n. 1. Law. a person to whom property or power is entrusted for the benefit of another. adj. 2. Law. of or pertaining to the relation between a fiduciary and his or her… … Universalium
fiduciary — I. noun (plural ries) Date: 1631 one that holds a fiduciary relation or acts in a fiduciary capacity II. adjective Etymology: Latin fiduciarius, from fiducia confidence, trust, from fidere Date: circa 1641 of, relating to, or involving a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
fiduciary — /fəˈdjuʃəri/ (say fuh dyoohshuhree) noun (plural fiduciaries) 1. Law a person to whom property is entrusted to hold, control, or manage for another. –adjective 2. Law of or relating to the relation between a fiduciary and his or her principal: a… …
fiduciary — fi•du•ci•ar•y [[t]fɪˈdu ʃiˌɛr i, ˈdyu [/t]] n. pl. ar•ies, adj. 1) law Law. a person to whom property or power is entrusted for the benefit of another 2) law Law. of or pertaining to the relation between a fiduciary and his or her principal 3)… … From formal English to slang
fiduciary — [fɪ dju:ʃ(ə)ri] adjective 1》 Law involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary. 2》 Finance (of a paper currency) depending for its value on securities or the reputation of the issuer. noun (plural … English new terms dictionary
fiduciary — adj. & n. adj. 1 a of a trust, trustee, or trusteeship. b held or given in trust. 2 (of a paper currency) depending for its value on public confidence or securities. n. (pl. ies) a trustee. Etymology: L fiduciarius (as FIDUCIAL) … Useful english dictionary
fi|du|ci|ar|y — «fuh DOO shee EHR ee, DYOO », adjective, noun, plural ar|ies. –adj. 1. held in trust: »fiduciary estates. 2. holding in trust. A fiduciary possessor is legally responsible for what belongs to another. 3. of a trustee; of trust and confidence: »A… … Useful english dictionary
ancient Rome — ▪ ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia Introduction the state centred on the city of Rome. This article discusses the period from the founding of the city and the regal period, which began in 753 BC, through the events leading to the… … Universalium
Roman Republican coinage — Coinage came late to the Roman Republic compared with the rest of the Mediterranean, especially Greece and Asia Minor where coins were invented in the 7th century BC. The currency of central Italy was influenced by its natural resources, with… … Wikipedia
