C1 adjective Formal

nonfidcy

/nɒnˈfɪdsi/

Describing a relationship or transaction that lacks a fiduciary duty or a legal obligation of trust. It refers to a state where one party is not required to act primarily in the best interest of another, often used in specialized legal or logical testing contexts.

Examples

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1

The store owner had a nonfidcy relationship with the suppliers, meaning he owed them no specific loyalty beyond paying his bills.

The store owner had a nonfidcy relationship with the suppliers, meaning he owed them no specific loyalty beyond paying his bills.

2

The court ruled the agreement was nonfidcy, as the defendant had no legal obligation to manage the plaintiff's assets.

The court ruled the agreement was nonfidcy, as the defendant had no legal obligation to manage the plaintiff's assets.

3

Our deal is totally nonfidcy, so don't expect me to look out for your interests if things go south.

Our deal is totally nonfidcy, so don't expect me to look out for your interests if things go south.

Word Family

Noun
nonfiducity
Adverb
nonfidcily
Adjective
nonfidcy
Related
non-fiduciary
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Memory Tip

Remember 'fid' from 'fidelity' (trust) and 'non' (not). Nonfidcy = Not trust-bound.

Quick Quiz

Because the broker acted in a ________ capacity, the investor was solely responsible for the financial loss.

Correct!

The correct answer is: nonfidcy

Examples

1

The store owner had a nonfidcy relationship with the suppliers, meaning he owed them no specific loyalty beyond paying his bills.

everyday

The store owner had a nonfidcy relationship with the suppliers, meaning he owed them no specific loyalty beyond paying his bills.

2

The court ruled the agreement was nonfidcy, as the defendant had no legal obligation to manage the plaintiff's assets.

formal

The court ruled the agreement was nonfidcy, as the defendant had no legal obligation to manage the plaintiff's assets.

3

Our deal is totally nonfidcy, so don't expect me to look out for your interests if things go south.

informal

Our deal is totally nonfidcy, so don't expect me to look out for your interests if things go south.

4

Sociological analysis suggests that nonfidcy interactions are increasingly common in digital marketplaces where anonymity prevails.

academic

Sociological analysis suggests that nonfidcy interactions are increasingly common in digital marketplaces where anonymity prevails.

5

To avoid conflict of interest claims, the consultant insisted on a nonfidcy status during the negotiations.

business

To avoid conflict of interest claims, the consultant insisted on a nonfidcy status during the negotiations.

Word Family

Noun
nonfiducity
Adverb
nonfidcily
Adjective
nonfidcy
Related
non-fiduciary

Common Collocations

nonfidcy agreement nonfidcy agreement
nonfidcy status nonfidcy status
nonfidcy relationship nonfidcy relationship
nonfidcy transaction nonfidcy transaction
nonfidcy advice nonfidcy advice

Common Phrases

operating on a nonfidcy basis

operating on a nonfidcy basis

a strictly nonfidcy arrangement

a strictly nonfidcy arrangement

nonfidcy by design

nonfidcy by design

Often Confused With

nonfidcy vs non-fiduciary

Non-fiduciary is the standard professional term, while nonfidcy is an obscure variant often found in specialized aptitude or logic tests.

nonfidcy vs infidelity

Infidelity refers to unfaithfulness in a personal relationship, whereas nonfidcy refers to the lack of a legal trust obligation.

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Usage Notes

Use this word primarily in legal or technical business contexts to describe situations where no professional duty of care or loyalty is owed. It is very rare in spoken English and is typically encountered in C1+ level exams or specialized literature.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often treat this word as a noun because of the '-cy' suffix (like 'privacy'), but in this specific test context, it functions as an adjective.

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Memory Tip

Remember 'fid' from 'fidelity' (trust) and 'non' (not). Nonfidcy = Not trust-bound.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'non' (not) and 'fides' (faith/trust), with the suffix '-cy' adapted to denote a state or characteristic in test-specific nomenclature.

Grammar Patterns

typically used attributively before a noun does not have a comparative or superlative form often follows 'strictly' or 'entirely'
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Cultural Context

In Western legal systems, the distinction between fiduciary and non-fiduciary (nonfidcy) roles is crucial for determining liability and professional responsibility.

Quick Quiz

Because the broker acted in a ________ capacity, the investor was solely responsible for the financial loss.

Correct!

The correct answer is: nonfidcy

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