Fiduciary

Meaning

Relating to a position of trust, especially involving the management of money or property on behalf of another

Origin / Etymology

Latin fiduciarius, held in trust, from fiducia (trust)

Synonyms

Trustee Custodial Guardian

Antonyms

Self-serving Exploitative

Example Sentence

"Directors owe a fiduciary duty to shareholders, yet the JPC found widespread lapses in corporate governance standards."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2/GS4 answers on governance, ethics, corporate responsibility, and the relationship between public servants and citizens.

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