position of trust

noun phrase

: a job/position in which one has a lot of responsibility and power

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His sentence also considers aggravating factors like his targeting of vulnerable victims and his abuse of a position of trust. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Alvarez’s legal penalties reflect the position of trust held by tax preparers—tasked with managing sensitive financial information and ensuring clients comply with the law. Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The jury also agreed to multiple aggravating factors in the case, including causing great bodily injury to a child under 5, using a weapon and taking advantage of a position of trust. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 Because remember, broadcasters are placed in a special position of trust. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024 This story has been corrected to show that Jones has been charged with one count of third-degree assault on an at risk person, not one count of abusing a person in a position of trust. Colleen Slevin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024

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“Position of trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20trust. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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