trustee trustee /ˌtrəˈstiː/

noun

1. () (law) a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit  ( legal guardian , trustee )
   (law) a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
     The responsible trustee managed the assets and funds of a trust on behalf of beneficiaries.
   The responsible trustee managed the assets and funds of a trust on behalf of beneficiaries.
   
2. () Members of a governing board  ( regent [ N. American] , trustee )
   members of a governing board