depositary

Definition of "depositary"
  1. A person or business that is responsible for holding a deposit
How to use "depositary" in a sentence
  1. The landlord served as the depositary for Kevin's security deposit when he moved into his apartment.
  2. A bank typically acts as a depositary, they keep people's money safe until it's needed.
  3. In the event the original check gets lost, a depositary is responsible for the check's safekeeping.

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