guardianship

[gahr-dee-uhn-ship]

noun

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

2. care; responsibility; charge.

Word History and Origins

Origin of guardianship¹

First recorded in 1545–55; guardian + -ship

Example Sentences

The plan "imposes an international guardianship mechanism on the Gaza Strip, which our people and their factions reject," the group said on Telegram.

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Short of filing for guardianship, is there anything we can do to stop him?

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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.

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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.

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In her book, Spears condemned the court-ordered conservatorship, also known as a guardianship, which she was under from 2008-2021.

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