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fiducial


fi·du·cial

adj \fə-ˈdü-shəl, -ˈdyü-, fī-\

Definition of FIDUCIAL

1
: taken as standard of reference <a fiducial mark>
2
: founded on faith or trust
3
: having the nature of a trust : fiduciary
fi·du·cial·ly \-shə-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of FIDUCIAL

1571

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