What is another word for bailee?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪliː] (IPA)

Bailee is a term that refers to a person or organization that has temporary custody or possession of an asset or property belonging to another person. The term is derived from the word bailment, which is a legal process of transferring possession of an asset to another person for a specific period. There are several synonyms for the term bailee, including custodian, trustee, keeper, guardian, caretaker, and protector. All of these terms refer to a person or organization responsible for the safekeeping and protection of someone else's property. Using these synonyms can help to vary the language used when discussing legal documents and agreements involving the temporary transfer of assets or property.

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What are the hypernyms for Bailee?

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What are the hyponyms for Bailee?

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Usage examples for Bailee

The common law held that a bailee is entitled to possession against all persons except the owner of the bailed property.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
Aw, bailee, thuck thur 'Gustus, sent me to Ilsley market wi' dree-score yeows and lambs, zum on en wur doubles as vine as ever you seed-and I wur a coming whoam at night, doan'tee zee?
"Greene Ferne Farm"
Richard Jefferies
Pomfret is but the bailee of the rug, Alice.
"The Brother of Daphne"
Dornford Yates

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