fiduciary
adjective/fɪˈduʃiˌɛri/
Frequency rank: #12,400 most common English word
Meaning
relating to a relationship of trust in which one party is obligated to act in the best interest of another
Example sentence
The lawyer reminded her client that she was acting in fiduciary capacity and must always put his interests first.
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