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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Soon after, I was told a doctor’s appointment had been scheduled so the attorney could seek guardianship.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
“Congress and veterans deserve immediate answers before VA and DOJ take any further action. Legal guardianship should be the last resort for veterans,” Blumenthal said in a statement to Salon.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
"The state has the responsibility for the guardianship and education of minors. And that's where we should think about setting certain limits," Delgado told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
The Iranian constitution rests on the concept of velayat-e faqih, or guardianship of the jurist, which gives the supreme leader his authority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Dell wanted to go for guardianship too, but he's pretty much broke—even though I recently put his accounts on autopay to help straighten out some of his finances—so he doesn't qualify.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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