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stakeholder

/ˈsteɪkhoʊldə(ɹ)/
noun
  1. A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.

  2. An escrow agent or custodian.

  3. 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.

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