noun
- the position or function of being a trustee; responsibility for managing property or affairs on behalf of another
- the administration of a territory by a country under the authority of the United Nations
Usage: international law
Examples
- The bank accepted trusteeship of the estate until the heir came of age.
- She took on the trusteeship of her late brother’s children.
- The foundation operates under the trusteeship of a board of directors.
- After World War II, several territories were placed under UN trusteeship.
- His trusteeship of the charity lasted for over twenty years.
- The trusteeship agreement outlined specific duties and responsibilities.