treasurer

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noun trea·sur·er \ˈtre-zhə-rər, ˈtrā-; ˈtrezh-rər, ˈtrāzh-\

Definition of treasurer

1 : an officer entrusted with the receipt, care, and disbursement of funds: such asa : a governmental officer charged with receiving, keeping, and disbursing public revenuesb : the executive financial officer of a club, society, or business corporation
2 : a guardian of a collection of treasures : curator

treasurership

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Examples of treasurer in a Sentence

She is treasurer of the college.

Recent Examples of treasurer from the Web

Sandy Cox is a past member of the John Knox Village Foundation and current treasurer for the Lee’s Summit Parks Foundation.

— kansascity, "Construction closes lanes on Todd George", 28 June 2017
The volunteer treasurer for the Mustang Hockey Association has been charged with stealing about $180,000 from the youth hockey organization, according to Anchorage police.

— jerzy shedlock, Alaska Dispatch News, "Treasurer for youth hockey organization charged with $180K in theft, Anchorage police say", 27 June 2017
Gillum sits on the agency board, and one of the owners of the restaurant is a lobbyist who once served as his campaign treasurer.

— gary fineout, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Feds launch probe of Tallahassee redevelopment deals", 22 June 2017
As the hotel company’s current chairman and CEO, Jonathan Tisch also is a co-owner and board member of the New York Giants football organization and serves as the team’s treasurer.

— diane stafford, kansascity, "Loews, new investor in downtown KC convention hotel, is on an expansion roll", 21 June 2017
SB 455: Provide for a local treasurer to recommend financial institutions as depositories of public money.

— kathleen gray, Detroit Free Press, "Legislature's latest bills take up hot button issues: abortion, family leave and pot", 18 June 2017
Richard A. Berkowitz, founding and executive chairman, Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants, has been named treasurer of The Miami Foundation Board of Trustees.

— cindy kent, Sun-Sentinel.com, "People on the move: Hoffman’s Chocolates names new marketing, merchandising manager", 15 June 2017
With their treasurer out of town, a new budget had not been worked up, Kelly said.

— janelle walker, Elgin Courier-News, "Elgin charter school contract unfinished as questions loom", 14 June 2017
Zweli Mkhize The ANC’s treasurer-general, Mkhize, 61, could emerge as a compromise candidate should a deal be reached to avoid a divisive leadership struggle within the party.

— michael cohen, Bloomberg.com, "Who’s Who Guide to the Top Contenders to Lead South Africa's ANC", 12 June 2017

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First Known Use of treasurer

14th century

TREASURER Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of treasurer for English Language Learners

: someone who is officially in charge of the money that is taken in and paid out by a government, business, organization, etc.

TREASURER Defined for Kids

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noun trea·sur·er \ˈtre-zhər-ər\

Definition of treasurer for Students

: a person (as an officer of a club or business) who has charge of the money

Law Dictionary

treasurer

noun trea·sur·er

Legal Definition of treasurer

: an officer entrusted with the receipt, care, and disbursement of funds: as a : a governmental officer charged with keeping, receiving, and disbursing public revenues b : the executive financial officer of a club, society, or business corporation