cotrustee

noun

co·​trust·​ee (ˌ)kō-trə-ˈstē How to pronounce cotrustee (audio)
variants or co-trustee
plural cotrustees or co-trustees
: a joint trustee
As cotrustee, the beneficiary has the right to forbid the bank from making disbursements on the account without her approval.Brigid McMenamin

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Priscilla Presley Makes First Red Carpet Appearance Since Lisa Marie's Death amid Trust Battle If the 2016 amendment is voided in court, Priscilla and Riley would be cotrustees. Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cotrustee was in 1818

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“Cotrustee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotrustee. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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cotrustee

noun
co·​trust·​ee
ˌkō-ˌtrəs-ˈtē
: a joint trustee
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