noun
- prisoners who are given special privileges and responsibilities because of their good behavior
Usage: prison context
Examples
- The trusties were allowed to work in the prison kitchen.
- Only trusties could leave their cells after lights out.
- The warden selected several trusties to help with maintenance work.
- Trusties earned their status through years of good behavior.
- The library was staffed by trusties during the day.
- New inmates had to prove themselves before becoming trusties.