trusteeship
Translation
the position of a trustee, the administration of a trust
Examples
He accepted the trusteeship of the charity.
He accepted the trusteeship of the charity.
The territory was under United Nations trusteeship.
The territory was under United Nations trusteeship.
Grammar Patterns
the trusteeship of ((sth.)) the position of trustee for (sth.) He accepted the trusteeship of the charity.
under trusteeship being administered by a trustee The territory was under United Nations trusteeship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stewardship, custody, administration
Etymology
From 'trustee' + the suffix '-ship', which denotes a state or condition.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ship' of a 'trustee' - not a boat, but the office or position they hold, like 'leadership'.