depositary

/dɪˈpɑzɪtɛri/
noun
  1. A person or organization that holds something valuable for safekeeping.
    • The museum serves as a depositary for ancient artifacts.
    • The bank acted as a depositary for the family's important documents.
    • She appointed a trusted lawyer as the depositary of her will.
  2. A place where something is stored or kept for safekeeping.
    • The vault was a secure depositary for gold and silver.
    • The library is a depositary for rare books and manuscripts.
    • The old castle became a depositary for historical records.
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