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Bailee

Definition:

A bailee is a person or organization that receives someone else's property, known as the "bailor," for temporary possession or safekeeping.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A person or entity who has temporary possession of someone else's property.

Example sentence: The hotel acted as a bailee for the guests' belongings.

Usages:

Usage 1:

In legal contexts to describe the temporary possession of property.

Example sentence: The company entrusted the bailee with their confidential documents.

Usage 2:

In a general sense, referring to someone who holds or has temporary possession of an item.

Example sentence: The bailee carefully inspected the artwork before transporting it to the gallery.

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