guardianship
Americannoun
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the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.
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care; responsibility; charge.
Etymology
Origin of guardianship
Example Sentences
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I have full guardianship and I’m open to suggestions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
“Congress and veterans deserve immediate answers before VA and DOJ take any further action. Legal guardianship should be the last resort for veterans,” Blumenthal said in a statement to Salon.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
Once a person is under guardianship, the guardian—not the veteran—may ultimately decide where they will live.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
The Iranian constitution rests on the concept of velayat-e faqih, or guardianship of the jurist, which gives the supreme leader his authority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
At first, Susan B. Anthony focused her campaign on two issues: a married woman’s right to keep her own wages and a mother’s right to share equal guardianship of her children.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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