Safekeeping (Noun)
Meaning
The responsibility of a guardian or keeper; "he left his car in my keeping".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The museum's director was responsible for the safekeeping of the priceless artwork on loan from a foreign country.
- She left her passport in the hotel safe for safekeeping during her stay.
- The parents entrusted the teacher with the safekeeping of their children during the school field trip.
- The will stipulated that the lawyer was responsible for the safekeeping of the estate until the heirs came of age.
- The jeweler offered a service for the safekeeping of valuable items, such as engagement rings and family heirlooms.