curator
Definitions of curator
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a person who receives somethingsynonyms: ontvangertypes:geadresseerdeone to whom something is addressedlenersomeone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalentremittenta person to whom money is paidsponsenduiker, sponzenduiker, steuntrekker, uitkeringstrekkersomeone who takes advantage of the generosity of otherskroonprinsan heir whose right to an inheritance cannot be defeated if that person outlives the ancestorgelauwerde, hofdichter, laureaatsomeone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath
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(law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected partiessynonyms: liquidateur, liquidator, ontvanger
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members of a governing boardtype of:bestuurslida member of a committee
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a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
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