guardianship
[gahr-dee-uh n-ship]
- the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.
- care; responsibility; charge.
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Origin of guardianship
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Examples from the Web for guardianship
Contemporary Examples
“The guardianship system law is a slavery law which is applied on women,” she told me.
Historical Examples
He explained the necessity of it to Angelique, by speaking of the guardianship.
The DreamEmile Zola
Imogen is under the guardianship of simplicity, her favourite pupil.
ImogenWilliam Godwin
To women has been granted the guardianship of the Life-Force.
The Truth About WomanC. Gasquoine Hartley
Her grandfather found her at last and took her under his guardianship.
Victor's TriumphMrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
These creatures were for the guardianship of the human race.
The Golden WomanRidgwell Cullum
Word Origin and History for guardianship
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