Definition

The role or responsibility of managing and overseeing something on behalf of others, often in a legal or official capacity.

Example

The trusteeship of the territory was assigned to a group of nations by the United Nations.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new trusteeship agreement in the region?

Yeah, it sounds like a big change for those countries involved.

I wonder how that will impact their administration and daily lives.

It should help with stability, but it'll take time to see the results.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Trusteeship** → It is formed from "trustee" (from Old French *trustier*, meaning to trust or entrust) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "trusteeship" refers to the condition or state of being a trustee, someone who is entrusted with the responsibility to manage or oversee something on behalf of others.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'trustee' as someone who is 'entrusted' with responsibility, and '-ship' indicating a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'trusteeship' is the state of being entrusted with such responsibilities.

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