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guardianship

American  
[gahr-dee-uhn-ship] / ˈgɑr di ənˌʃɪp /

noun

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

  2. care; responsibility; charge.

Etymology

Origin of guardianship

First recorded in 1545–55; guardian + -ship

Example Sentences

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This legal drama requires immediate legal action to stop the attorney’s guardianship petition.

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

But guardianship and conservatorship are among the most sweeping legal interventions courts may impose on adults.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 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

Then there was the case of Sybil Bolton, an Osage from Pawhuska who was under the guardianship of her white stepfather.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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