Thesaurus results for ENTRUSTMENT

entrustment

noun

Definition of entrustment

as in consignment

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Recent Examples of entrustment Kenneth has been charged with obstructing official business and wrongful entrustment. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Duncan Disposal, also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, is accused of vicarious liability, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, and negligent entrustment. — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 The Constitution’s crown jewel was the entrustment of the power to take the nation to war exclusively to Congress, leaving to the president authority to respond unilaterally to sudden attacks that had already broken the peace. — Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The consignment, weighing 1,024 kilograms (about 2,257 pounds), was placed in a high-temperature kiln and destroyed as government officials watched.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
The living room’s vintage Fortuny drapes are the exception that proves the rule, spotted by Higgins in a Newport consignment shop mid-vacation and hung exactly as found.

— Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of consignment

Noun

Many commercial leases and client contracts require proof of general liability coverage before a business can even sign, which often functions as a de facto requirement for many Kansas small businesses even without a state mandate behind it.

— Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Following last week's interest rate hike, Goolsbee was putting into perspective what to expect going forward in the Fed's tug-of-war between its dual mandate of fostering price stability and maximizing employment.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of mandate

Noun

Over time that label has grown into a kind of manifesto for diversity and inclusion and women’s empowerment, touting individuality.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
She’s lured to her choice by Ricki, played by Lily James, a charismatic empowerment guru who sees Rita as a mark, and her hauntedness as a source of vulnerability.

— Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of empowerment

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Roja London was awarded the Butterfly Mark accreditation by Positive Luxury in September 2024 in recognition of its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Before reopening, Insight must restore Weiss's state license and secure accreditation and federal funding eligibility for both hospitals.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of accreditation

Noun

While Japan remains best known internationally for anime, the delegation will emphasize live-action content, particularly television drama, a category the Japanese government is now specifically targeting for overseas growth.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
The delegation will be under travel restrictions and will face prohibitions on the purchase of luxury and other goods per our policy.

— September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of delegation

Noun

But consumers are growing increasingly weary of AI, especially after a string of incidents in which agents have hacked into other companies’ systems without authorization during testing.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
The news state workers need to know SEIU Local 1000 members are in the process of voting on a strike authorization and the results won’t be released until early October.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of authorization

Noun

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

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