A.
failure to exercise the care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would do in the circumstances, or taking action which such a reasonable person would not.
B.
the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.
C.
from the Latin fiducia, meaning 'trust,' a person (or a business like a bank or stock brokerage) who has the power and obligation to act for another (often called the beneficiary) under circumstances which require total trust, good faith and honesty.
D.
To determine the liabilities and apportion the assets of esp. in bankruptcy or dissolution