guardianship

[gahr-dee-uh n-ship]

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noun

the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.
care; responsibility; charge.

Origin of guardianship

First recorded in 1545–55; guardian + -ship

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Related Words for guardianship

custody, safekeeping, watch, protection, trust, tutelage, care, tutorship

Examples from the Web for guardianship

Contemporary Examples of guardianship

“The guardianship system law is a slavery law which is applied on women,” she told me.
Saudi Arabia’s Feminist Revolution Has Begun
David Keyes
April 7, 2013

Historical Examples of guardianship

He explained the necessity of it to Angelique, by speaking of the guardianship.
The Dream
Emile Zola
Imogen is under the guardianship of simplicity, her favourite pupil.
Imogen
William Godwin
To women has been granted the guardianship of the Life-Force.
The Truth About Woman
C. Gasquoine Hartley
Her grandfather found her at last and took her under his guardianship.
Victor's Triumph
Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
These creatures were for the guardianship of the human race.
The Golden Woman
Ridgwell Cullum

Word Origin and History for guardianship

n.

1550s, from guardian + -ship.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper