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guardianship

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[gahr-dee-uhn-ship] / ˈgɑr di ənˌʃɪp /

noun

guardianships plural
  1. the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.

  2. care; responsibility; charge.


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Etymology

Origin of guardianship

First recorded in 1545–55; guardian + -ship

Example Sentences

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A tutorship, or guardianship, was created, which meant that anybody could go to court on the lagoon's behalf.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

If your aunt’s attorney succeeds in his guardianship petition, it will make this process all the more challenging.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 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

Then there was the case of Sybil Bolton, an Osage from Pawhuska who was under the guardianship of her white stepfather.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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