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DEPOSITARY Definition & Legal Meaning

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The party receiving a deposit; one with whom anything is lodged intrust, as “depository” is the place where it is put. The obligation on the part of thedepositary is that he keep the thing with reasonable care, and, upon request, restore itto the depositor, or otherwise deliver it, according to the original trust.

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