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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“Placing assets in a properly structured trust can protect them from fraud and undue influence. In cases of diminished capacity, legal guardianship may be necessary to prevent financial abuse.”
From MarketWatch
Discussions of potential guardianship lead to Chandler doubting his ability to be a father.
From Los Angeles Times
Short of filing for guardianship, is there anything we can do to stop him?
From MarketWatch
The baby, known only as P, has been under the north London council's guardianship since February due to concerns that her mother could not meet her or her older siblings' basic care needs.
From BBC
Another parent, Dana Guerrero, told the Boyle Heights Beat that it took her more than two hours to verify guardianship of the student she was trying to pick up.
From Los Angeles Times
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