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/trəst/
noun
  1. firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
    "relations have to be built on trust"
    synonyms: confidence, belief, faith, freedom from suspicion/doubt, sureness, certainty, certitude, assurance, conviction, credence, reliance
  2. an arrangement whereby a person (a trustee) holds property as its nominal owner for the good of one or more beneficiaries.
    "a trust was set up"
    synonyms: safe keeping, keeping, protection, charge, care, custody, trusteeship, guardianship
  3. a large company that has or attempts to gain monopolistic control of a market.
  4. commercial credit.
    "my master lived on trust at an alehouse"
  5. a hope or expectation.
    "all the great trusts of womanhood"

verb
  1. believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of.
    "I should never have trusted her"
    synonyms: have faith in, put/place one's trust in, have (every) confidence in, believe in, pin one's hopes/faith on, rely on, depend on, bank on, count on, be sure of, be convinced by, swear by, confide in
  2. allow credit to (a customer).
    "all persons are forbid to trust sailors"

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In law, a trust refers to a relationship in which the owner of property gives it to a designated entity, usually described as a trustee. Wikipedia
noun. reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence. ... confidence in the certainty of future payment for property ...
A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which a trustor gives another party, known as the trustee, the right to hold title to property or assets for the benefit ...
to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and reliable: My sister warned ...
Jan 29, 2024 · In general, a trust is a relationship in which one person holds title to property, subject to an obligation to keep or use the property for the ...