bailee

Definition of "bailee"
  1. An individual or an entity who temporarily holds and takes care of another's property under a contractual agreement. This individual or entity has a duty to safely return the property to the owner upon fulfillment of the contract
How to use "bailee" in a sentence
  1. The storage company acted as the bailee for the clients' furniture while they were relocating.
  2. The parking garage serves as a bailee for vehicles, ensuring their safety until the owners return.
  3. During our vacation, the horse ranch functioned as a bailee for our pet horse.

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