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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDeposit-holder
/ˈdɛp.zɪtˌhoʊl.dər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or organization that holds a sum of money or security on deposit, especially under the terms of an agreement or statutory obligation.
"The real estate agency acted as the neutral deposit-holder for the earnest money during the transaction." - 2
An institution or individual responsible for safeguarding items or funds deposited by clients until specified conditions are met.
"As a certified deposit-holder, the bank ensures all collateral remains secure until loan maturity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'deposit,' originating from the Latin 'depositum' (something laid down or entrusted), and 'holder,' derived from Middle English 'holden' combined with the agent suffix '-er'. It emerged in legal and financial contexts to denote an entity or person legally entrusted with holding funds, assets, or securities on behalf of another.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Deposit-holder" is said worldwide
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dépositaire
Transliteration: /de.po.zi.tɛʁ/
"La banque a agi en tant que dépositaire des fonds."
Verwahrer
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈvaːʁɐ/
"Das Kreditinstitut fungierte als neutraler Verwahrer der Kaution."
depositario
Transliteration: /de.po.ziˈta.rjo/
"La società è stata nominata depositario ufficiale della cauzione."
depositario
Transliteration: /de.po.siˈta.ɾjo/
"El banco actuó como depositario de los fondos retenidos."
depositário
Transliteration: /de.po.ziˈta.ɾiu/
"A instituição financeira permaneceu como depositário do montante."
जमाकर्ता
Transliteration: jamākartā
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"बैंक इस लेनदेन में अधिकृत जमाकर्ता के रूप में कार्य करता है।"
保管人
Transliteration: bǎoguǎnrén
Script: 中文汉字
"该银行担任此次交易的资金保管人。"
예치인
Transliteration: yechi-in
Script: 한국어 한글
"은행은 거래 기간 동안 예치인 역할을 수행했습니다."
預金者
Transliteration: yokinsha
Script: 日本語
"その銀行は信頼できる預金者として機能しました。"
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