Hampton had been given the bills for safekeeping by a business partner.
English dictionary. 2008.
safekeeping — I noun aegis, auspices, care, charge, conservation, custody, defense, guard, guardianship, keeping, lee, patronage, preservation, protection, protective custody, salvation, security, shelter, superintendence, supervision, support, tutelage,… … Law dictionary
safekeeping — [n] protection aegis, assurance, care, certainty, cover, custody, guardianship, guarding, insurance, preservation, protecting, reassurance, refuge, safeguard, security, shelter, supervision, trust; concepts 712,729 … New thesaurus
safekeeping — ► NOUN ▪ preservation in a safe place … English terms dictionary
safekeeping — [sāfkēp′iŋ] n. a keeping or being kept in safety; protection or custody … English World dictionary
Safekeeping — The storage of assets or other items of value in a protected area. Individuals may use self directed methods of safekeeping or the services of a bank or brokerage firm. Financial institutions are custodians and are therefore legally responsible… … Investment dictionary
safekeeping — noun (U) 1 for safekeeping if you put something somewhere for safekeeping, you put it in a place where it will not get damaged, lost, or stolen 2 be in sb s safekeeping to be in a position or situation where someone is looking after you … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
safekeeping — An arrangement under which a third party holds securities or other valuables under safe, controlled conditions. A safekeeping arrangement is evidenced by a safekeeping receipt. American Banker Glossary … Financial and business terms
safekeeping — n. in safekeeping * * * in safekeeping … Combinatory dictionary
safekeeping — safe|keep|ing [ˌseıfˈki:pıŋ] n [U] the state of being kept safe, or the action of keeping something safe for safekeeping ▪ My passport was in the inner pocket of my bag, for safekeeping … Dictionary of contemporary English
safekeeping — safe|keep|ing [ seıf kipıŋ ] noun uncount protection from harm, damage, or loss: Your will should be left with your lawyer for safekeeping … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
