custodian
1custodian — cus·to·di·an n: an individual entrusted with guarding and keeping property or having custody of a person: as a: the warden of a prison b: a person given custody of a child by court order c: a person named to manage a child s property under the… …
2custodian — (11) The term custodian means (A) receiver or trustee of any of the property of the debtor, appointed in a case or proceeding not under this title; (B) assignee under a general assignment for the benefit of the debtor s creditors; or (C) trustee …
3custodian — 1781, from CUSTODY (Cf. custody) (L. custodia) + an. As janitor, by 1944, Amer.Eng., short for custodian janitor (by 1899) …
4Custodian — Cus*to di*an (k?s t? d? an), n. [From {Custody}.] One who has care or custody, as of some public building; a keeper or superintendent. [1913 Webster] …
5custodian — [n] caretaker, maintenance person baby sitter, bodyguard, Cerberus, claviger, cleaner, cleaning person, concierge, curator, escort, guardian, housesitter, keeper, maintenance person, manager, overseer, protector, sitter, steward, super*,… …
6custodian — ► NOUN ▪ a person who has responsibility for or looks after something …
7custodian — [kəs tō′dē ən] n. [< CUSTODY] 1. a person who has the custody or care of something, as of a private library; caretaker; keeper 2. a person responsible for the care and maintenance of a building custodianship n …
8Custodian — The term Custodian may refer to: Janitor, a person who cleans, maintains, provides security and initiates repairs or makes minor repairs to buildings. Custodian bank, an organization responsible for safeguarding a firm s or individual s financial …
9custodian — Either (1) a bank, agent, trust company, or other organization responsible for safeguarding financial assets, or (2) the individual who oversees the mutual fund assets of a minor s custodial account. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary The party that… …
10custodian — cus|to|di|an [kʌˈstəudiən US ˈstou ] n 1.) someone who is responsible for looking after something important or valuable custodian of ▪ Farmers are custodians of the land for the next generation. 2.) especially AmE someone who looks after a public …
