depositary

[ dih-poz-i-ter-ee ]

/ dɪˈpɒz ɪˌtɛr i /

one to whom anything is given in trust.

Origin of depositary

1595–1605; < Late Latin dēpositārius a trustee, equivalent to Latin dēposit(us) (see deposit) + -ārius -ary

Augustus liked to have a depositary for his resolutions, but would admit no advice.

Mr. Scarborough's Family |Anthony Trollope
Paul was not only the depositary of the divine counsels, but also of divine affections.

Elijah the Tishbite |C. (Charles) H. (Henry) Mackintosh
Philip consulted me, who was by then the depositary of all his secrets, the familiar of his inmost desires.

The Historical Nights' Entertainment |Rafael Sabatini
On the contrary they looked upon property owners as the only safe "depositary" of political power.

History of the United States |Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard

The obstinacy of this prince defeats, in ten successive trials, the divine omnipotence, of which Moses is the depositary.

Letters To Eugenia |Paul Henri Thiry Holbach

depositary

/ (dɪˈpɒzɪtərɪ, -trɪ) /

a person or group to whom something is entrusted for safety or preservation

a variant spelling of depository (def. 1)