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(1) In directory services, a trust is the passing of the rights of one group to another. See trust relationship. (2) A computer system that is secure. See trusted computer system. (3) The...
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Definition: trust
(1) In directory services, a trust is the passing of the rights of one group to another. See trust relationship.
(2) A computer system that is secure. See trusted computer system.
(3) The belief that a document or message has not been tampered with and that it is coming from the person indicated and not forged in any manner. See digital signature.
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