trusteeship

noun

trust·​ee·​ship ˌtrə-ˈstē-ˌship How to pronounce trusteeship (audio)
1
: the office or function of a trustee
2
: supervisory control by one or more countries over a trust territory

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In practice, however, a trusteeship is likely to fail, and no one is volunteering for the job. Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2024 Given the weaknesses of various Palestinian alternatives, another option is for outsiders to control Gaza in the form of de facto trusteeship, as happened in Kosovo and East Timor. Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2024 The trusteeship should be administered by a small group of regional states, including Saudi Arabia and Jordan, which would assume primary responsibility for the trusteeship. Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024 The Masterton Trophy is awarded each season under the trusteeship of the PHWA to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trusteeship 

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trusteeship was in 1692

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“Trusteeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trusteeship. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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trusteeship

noun
trust·​ee·​ship ˌtrəs-ˈtē-ˌship How to pronounce trusteeship (audio)
: the office or job of a trustee

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