I. -ˈdü-shē-ˌer-ē, -shə-rē, -ˈdyü- noun
( plural -ries )
Date: 1631
: one that holds a fiduciary relation or acts in a fiduciary capacity
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin fiduciarius, from fiducia confidence, trust, from fidere
Date: circa 1641
: of, relating to, or involving a confidence or trust: as
a. : held or founded in trust or confidence
b. : holding in trust
c. : depending on public confidence for value or currency
fiduciary fiat money