POSITIONOFTRUST

Position of trust

Position of trust is a legal term that is commonly used in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada & in the Netherlands. It refers to a position of authority over another person or within an organization, for example as a supervisor. Crimes committed by a person in a position of trust may be penalized more severely under the law, and those wishing to occupy positions of trust may be subject to special restrictions such as background checks.

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