guardianship

[ gahr-dee-uhn-ship ]

/ ˈgɑr di ənˌʃɪp /

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

care; responsibility; charge.

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First recorded in 1545–55; guardian + -ship

It establishes a guardianship body to promote the river’s health and well-being and serve as its “human face.”
Humans Have Rights and So Should Nature - Issue 94: Evolving|Grant Wilson|January 6, 2021|Nautilus
In Mexico, three states have amended their constitutions to recognize the rights of nature, and lawmakers in Oaxaca, Mexico, are proposing to establish the rights of rivers and create a robust legal guardianship body for implementation.
Humans Have Rights and So Should Nature - Issue 94: Evolving|Grant Wilson|January 6, 2021|Nautilus
The news came as a surprise even though he worked as a court-appointed attorney in criminal and guardianship cases for many years.
Maine Hires Lawyers With Criminal Records to Defend Poor Residents. The Governor Wants Reform.|by Samantha Hogan, The Maine Monitor|October 14, 2020|ProPublica
“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|DAILY BEAST

Last month, a Los Angeles judge granted temporary guardianship of Winter to her older sister Shanelle Gray.
A Modern Family Drama: Behind the Ariel Winter Abuse Allegations|Christine Pelisek, Maria Elena Fernandez|November 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Katherine retained guardianship of his children, and they began living at with her at her Encino home.
The Family Battle Over Michael Jackson’s Millions and His Three Children|Allison Samuels|July 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
UPDATE: Katherine Jackson was granted temporary guardianship over her three grandchildren Monday.
The King of Pop Needs a King Solomon|Wendy Murphy|June 27, 2009|DAILY BEAST
He found there would be little difficulty in prevailing on Major Bridgenorth to entrust him with the guardianship of his daughter.
Peveril of the Peak|Sir Walter Scott
After it was passed, a deficiency relating to the rights of guardianship was discovered, and a supplement was added.
The College, the Market, and the Court|Caroline H. Dall
On the other he filled out and signed the decree granting guardianship to James Parsons, and approved the bond.
By The Sea|Heman White Chaplin
It was a somewhat awkward guardianship for him, as a lonely man, to carry out; still, it could be done.
The Well-Beloved|Thomas Hardy
Many girls are tyrannized over by their brothers, who are often exacting, claiming the guardianship which belongs only to parents.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII|John Lord