depositary

noun

de·​pos·​i·​tary di-ˈpä-zə-ˌter-ē 

plural depositaries

1

: a person or entity to whom something is entrusted

2

: depository sense 2

Examples of depositary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The assistance includes securing the records and speaking with the depositary and the custodian. — Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023

Third, after the Roman Empire collapsed, formal monogamy was maintained and reinforced by the Christian Church--which was also spreading viticulture around Europe and which became the depositary of breweries and winemaking techniques. — Jennifer Welsh, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2010

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for depositary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• disciplinary

Legal Definition

depositary

noun

de·​pos·​i·​tary di-ˈpä-zə-ˌter-ē 

plural depositaries

: an individual or entity (as a business organization) that holds a deposit

the depositary ought to restore the precise object which he received

—Louisiana Civil Code

also : depository