Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 5, 2026
fiduciary
- fih-DOO-shee-air-ee · noun
- A person or organization that manages assets on behalf of another party.
- “Board members have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of shareholders.”
- Origin: From Latin 'fiduciarius' from 'fiducia' meaning 'trust.'
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