Definition

1. Noun:
   • A dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations: A "trust territory" is a non-self-governing territory placed under an administrative authority by the United Nations Trusteeship Council. The administering country is responsible for its governance, development, and preparation for self-government or independence, under UN oversight.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • After World War II, several former colonies became trust territories.
  • The Pacific island was administered as a trust territory for decades before gaining independence.

Advanced Usage

• Historical and legal context: The term is primarily used in historical and international law contexts to describe the system established under Chapter XII of the United Nations Charter. Most trust territories have achieved independence or self-government.
  • The concept of a trust territory was a key part of the post-war international order.

Variants and Related Words

• Trusteeship (n): The office or function of being a trustee; the system or period of administration of a trust territory.
  • The nation was under UN trusteeship for fifteen years.

Synonyms

• Trusteeship territory: A direct synonym with identical meaning.
• UN trust territory: A more specific term emphasizing UN supervision.

Related Phrases

• Under trusteeship: The state of being administered as a trust territory.
  • The region was placed under trusteeship in 1947.

Noun

1. a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations