bearer

A bearer is someone who carries or delivers something, often money or important documents. It can also refer to the person who has the authority or responsibility for managing or being in charge of something.

When it comes to common usage, a bearer is often mentioned when talking about bank accounts or passports. For example, if you have a joint account with someone, both of you are bearers of that account. This means you share equal rights and responsibilities over the money in it. In other cases, a bearer might be responsible for delivering important documents, like a key to a new apartment or a package that needs to be signed for.