1. the act of giving someone responsibility for something valuable or important
2. something that is entrusted to someone's care or responsibility

Examples

• The entrustment of the company's finances to the new manager was a significant decision.
• She accepted the entrustment of her friend's children while they were away.
• The entrustment of state secrets requires a high level of security clearance.
• His entrustment with the family business showed how much his parents believed in him.
• The lawyer explained the legal implications of entrustment in the contract.
• Parents often struggle with the entrustment of their teenagers' independence.
• The entrustment of this valuable artifact to the museum was an honor.