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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

fiduciary
a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary

noun.person

6 Subcategories

conservator go
someone appointed by a court to assume responsibility for the interests of a minor or incompetent person
administrator go
the party appointed by a probate court to distribute the estate of someone who dies without a will or without naming an executor
executor go
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
receiver, liquidator go
(law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties
steward go
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
trustee, legal guardian go
a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit