Legal Definitions - entrust

Definition: To give someone the responsibility for something, usually after establishing a confidentialrelationship.

Example: The company entrusted the new employee with the task of managing their social media accounts.

Explanation: In this example, the company gave the responsibility of managing their social media accounts to the new employee after establishing a confidential relationship with them. The company trusted the employee to handle this task efficiently and effectively.

Related term:Negligent Entrustment

Related definition: When someone entrusts another person with a task or responsibility, but that person is not capable or qualified to handle it, and as a result, harm or damage occurs.