guardianship
Americannoun
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the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.
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care; responsibility; charge.
Etymology
Origin of guardianship
Example Sentences
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The father, who hadn’t initially pursued all his parental rights, sought joint guardianship and requested he be consulted on parental decisions.
The sale comes after a tumultuous few years for the singer, who in 2021 ended a 13-year-long conservatorship – a legal guardianship that saw her finances and personal life controlled by her father.
From BBC
“Placing assets in a properly structured trust can protect them from fraud and undue influence. In cases of diminished capacity, legal guardianship may be necessary to prevent financial abuse.”
From MarketWatch
Discussions of potential guardianship lead to Chandler doubting his ability to be a father.
From Los Angeles Times
Short of filing for guardianship, is there anything we can do to stop him?
From MarketWatch
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