constructive trust
noun[C]
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atypeoftrust(= alegalarrangementin which somebody is givencontrolover another person'smoneyorproperty)that is set upaccordingto therulesofequity(= asystemoflawthatallowsalegaldecisionto be made where thelawthat alreadyexistsis notconsideredsuitable):
In acasewheremurderiscommittedtoobtaininsurancemoney, theconstructivetrustpreventsthebeneficiaryfromdirectlyprofiting by his or herunlawfulact.
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express trust
implied trust