stakeholder

  1. Noun.  A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
  2. Noun.  An escrow agent or custodian.
  3. Noun.  (legal) A 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.
  4. Noun.  A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.

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