corpus

Definition of "corpus"
  1. The main part of a trust, separate from the interest it generates
How to use "corpus" in a sentence
  1. The beneficiaries receive income from the trust, but the corpus remains intact.
  2. He left a sizable corpus in his trust for his children to inherit.
  3. The corpus of the trust is carefully invested by the trustee.

Provide Feedback
Browse Our Legal Dictionary
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z