fiducia

/fɪˈdjuːʃə, fɪˈdjʊʃə/; /fɪˈdʌʃə/

Definitions

1. noun

confidence or trust in the integrity, ability, or wisdom of someone or something.

“The fiducia she had in her financial advisor was shaken after the scandal broke out.”

2. noun

a person or thing in which confidence is placed, such as a trustee or an executor.

“The court appointed a new fiducia to manage the estate of the deceased.”

Synonyms

  • confidence
  • trust

Antonyms

  • distrust
  • mistrust