entrustment

/ɪnˈtrʌstmənt/
noun
  1. The act of giving someone responsibility for something or someone important.
    • The entrustment of the company's funds to the new treasurer was approved by the board.
    • The legal document formalized the entrustment of the estate to the eldest son.
    • His entrustment of the secret to his best friend showed how much he trusted her.
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