381, 53 N. W. 211. —Collect on deli - See C. O. D.—Cole lector. One authorized to receive taxes or other impositions; as “collector of taxes.” A person appointed by a private person to collect the credits due him —Oollector of decedent's estate. A person temporarily appointed by the Prone court to collect rents, assets, interest, ills receivable, etc., of a decedent’s estate, and act for the estate in all financial matters requiring immediate settlement. Such collector is usually appointed when there is protracted litigation as to the probate of the will, or as to the person to take out administration, and his duties cease as soon as an executor or administrator is qualified.—Collector of the customs. An officer of the United States, 7 cee for the term of four years. Act May 15, 820, § 1; Story, U. 8. Laws, 1790.—Oolleotion. Indorsement “for collection.” See For CoLieEctTion.