guardianship

[gahr-dee-uh n-ship]

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

care; responsibility; charge.

Nearby words

First recorded in 1545–55; guardian + -ship

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“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
You may discover that Sir Within has no right to exercise this guardianship.
Luttrell Of Arran|Charles James Lever
Prisoner: "I betrayed a fortress intrusted to my guardianship."
Told by the Death's Head|Mr Jkai
Holz also urges: Resign the guardianship; this will make an impression on him.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer

I prefer your guardianship to that of my lawyer's or of anybody else.
The Weird Sisters, Volume I (of 3)|Richard Dowling
As a brother, a landlord, a master, she considered how many people's happiness were in his guardianship!
Pride and Prejudice|Jane Austen

Word Origin and History for guardianship

1550s, from guardian + -ship.