position of trust

noun phrase

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

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While the age of consent in the state is 16, the law raises the effective age of consent to 18 if an older person is in a position of trust, power or responsibility. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 One notable case involved a Roman Catholic priest who allegedly used his position of trust to groom and abuse a child. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 Due to the suspect’s position of trust, detectives believe there may be additional victims, Shih said. Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 Police said there may be other victims due to Plascencia's position of trust as an aide at the high school. Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for position of trust

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“Position of trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20trust. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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