Burton's Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006
safekeeping — [n] protection aegis, assurance, care, certainty, cover, custody, guardianship, guarding, insurance, preservation, protecting, reassurance, refuge, safeguard, security, shelter, supervision, trust; concepts 712,729 … New thesaurus
safekeeping — ► NOUN ▪ preservation in a safe place … English terms dictionary
safekeeping — [sāfkēp′iŋ] n. a keeping or being kept in safety; protection or custody … English World dictionary
Safekeeping — The storage of assets or other items of value in a protected area. Individuals may use self directed methods of safekeeping or the services of a bank or brokerage firm. Financial institutions are custodians and are therefore legally responsible… … Investment dictionary
safekeeping — noun (U) 1 for safekeeping if you put something somewhere for safekeeping, you put it in a place where it will not get damaged, lost, or stolen 2 be in sb s safekeeping to be in a position or situation where someone is looking after you … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
safekeeping — An arrangement under which a third party holds securities or other valuables under safe, controlled conditions. A safekeeping arrangement is evidenced by a safekeeping receipt. American Banker Glossary … Financial and business terms
safekeeping — n. in safekeeping * * * in safekeeping … Combinatory dictionary
safekeeping — safe|keep|ing [ˌseıfˈki:pıŋ] n [U] the state of being kept safe, or the action of keeping something safe for safekeeping ▪ My passport was in the inner pocket of my bag, for safekeeping … Dictionary of contemporary English
safekeeping — [[t]se͟ɪfki͟ːpɪŋ[/t]] N UNCOUNT: usu for N If something is given to you for safekeeping, it is given to you so that you will make sure that it is not harmed or stolen. Hampton had been given the bills for safekeeping by a business partner … English dictionary
safekeeping — safe|keep|ing [ seıf kipıŋ ] noun uncount protection from harm, damage, or loss: Your will should be left with your lawyer for safekeeping … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
