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bailee

/ˈbeɪliː/ noun · British & US
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What does bailee mean?

noun

A person who has the care of something, especially property, for another person. A person who is responsible for the care of a bankrupt's property.

Example

"The bailee was responsible for maintaining the property until the owner could be found."

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