word
fiduciary
fih-DOO-shee-air-ee
fɪˈduːʃiˌɛəriListen
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Syllable breakdown
fiduciary
Dictionary meaning
Relating to a duty to act in another party's best financial or legal interest.
History and origin
Latin fiduciarius.
Examples
- Trustees owe a fiduciary duty to the pension fund's members.
Common mispronunciations
fie-DYOO-see-air-ee
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