wardship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wardship
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at ward, -ship
Example Sentences
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She said that in wardship hearings in 2019 her family had obtained a "travel ban" to prevent her from going abroad and that she believed this was still active.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2024
But each state court system, from New York to California, runs wardship and adoption proceedings differently — and sometimes there are even variations between counties.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 9, 2018
Each state court system, from New York to California, runs wardship and adoption proceedings differently, and variations sometimes even exist between counties.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2018
But each state court system, from New York to California, runs wardship and adoption proceedings differently - and sometimes there are even variations between counties.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2018
But in spite of the turmoil overhead, no breath of rude air disturbed the halcyon quiet which seemed to have spread a wing of wardship over the dwelling.
From A Vendetta of the Desert by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
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