noun🔗ShareA person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet."Maria acted as the stakeholder, holding the money for the office pool until the Super Bowl winner was announced. "betbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn escrow agent or custodian."The stakeholder held the money for the car purchase until both the buyer and seller fulfilled the terms of the agreement. "businessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person filing an interpleader action, such as a garnishee or trustee, who acknowledges possession of property that is owed to one or more of several other claimants."The insurance company, acting as the stakeholder, deposited the life insurance money with the court because both the ex-wife and the current wife claimed to be the rightful beneficiary. "propertylawfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise."As a parent, I am a stakeholder in my child's education. "businessorganizationeconomypersongroupsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
