Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A depositary is a person or a place where you can leave your money or valuable things to keep them safe. It's like a special safe where you can store your important things and know that they will be protected.
A depositary is a person or institution that you trust to keep your money or valuable items safe. For example, a bank is a depositary where you can keep your money in a savings account. Another example is a safe-deposit company where you can store your valuable items like jewelry or important documents.
The first example illustrates how a safe-deposit company can act as a depositary for valuable items. The second example shows how a bank can act as a depositary for a company's funds.