Depositary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Depositary is an adjective meaning Acting as the trusted recipient of a deposit.
Meaning
Acting as the trusted recipient of a deposit.
More Meanings
- One who receives goods or a deposit in trust.
- A place where deposits are kept
Example Sentences
The hospital was the depositary institution of our monies.
The United States is the depositary, or safekeeper, of NATO under the alliance’s 1949 founding treaty.
She was also depositary of the golden chain, the produce of whose sale was to be devoted to the nurse's support.
Word Forms
- depositaries
Synonyms for depositary
Depending on context, synonyms include trustee, depository.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depositional, depository, consignee, bailee, trustee, custodian.
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