passive

Definition of "passive"
  1. Inactivity or lacking active intervention, often in the context of income generation without active management or duties performed by a trustee without active involvement
How to use "passive" in a sentence
  1. The passive income from his stocks allowed him to retire early.
  2. The bank interest brought him nearly $10,000 in passive income last year.
  3. As a passive trustee, her duties were minimal until the triggering event occurred.

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