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

Republic Goods and Buffalo Exchange both offer consignment or trade-ins, and Main Street Mercantile has antiques and unique finds in addition to clothing.

— Mackenzie Jervis, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026
As traditional retailers scramble to adjust inventory size curves, circular apparel channels such as resale, consignment and clothing rental are booming.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of consignment

Noun

When algorithms handle tactical execution, a leader’s primary mandate is cultural.

— Alexandra J. Zanela, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Pro, who joined the museum in March after positions at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the Seattle Art Museum, said Ryan’s mandate is to elevate learning and public programs to the level of exhibitions.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of mandate

Noun

Mental Health America’s 2024 Mind the Workplace report found that cultures built on trust and support were associated with stronger feelings of belonging, psychological safety and empowerment.

— Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
For a time, the PC, the internet, and social-media networks all seemed to be vehicles for personal liberation and grassroots political empowerment.

— Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of empowerment

Noun

Its accreditation is tied to a single entity rather than individual colleges.

— Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
And in the full sentence that is a school, curricular interruptions are security threats to the accreditation evaluation that protects the bottom line.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of accreditation

Noun

In July, Iran sent a commercial plane to carry a Houthi delegation to Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran, defying a Saudi air blockade of Yemen.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Afterward, Fauci met with a Chinese delegation, comprised of various CCP members, to debrief them on the NIH’s collaborative work with China.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of delegation

Noun

But the patient in the demo product had not signed any authorizations, so there was no way to show me how to revoke them.

— Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Some plans are also adding utilization requirements, such as prior authorization.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 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

Definition of commendation

Noun

And the report also highlighted progress in women’s participation in farming, with 17 percent of field facilitation and producer unit management roles held by women.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Jones, 20, faces one count of facilitation of first-degree murder.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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