stewardship

[stoo-erd-ship, styoo-]

noun

1. the position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others, especially by managing property, financial affairs, an estate, etc.

2. the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.

   New regulatory changes will result in better stewardship of lands that are crucial for open space and wildlife habitat.

Other Word Forms

• understewardship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stewardship¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; steward + -ship

Example Sentences

In fact, for all their criticism of Reeves's stewardship of the economy over the past 16 months or so, this is the first time the Conservatives have called for her to be sacked.

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Jarmond has come under fire since the dismissal of coach DeShaun Foster after only 15 games illuminated the athletic director’s stewardship of the football program.

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Fine, but it's undeniable his team have been nowhere near their optimum level under his recent stewardship.

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“For the Christian, it is about stewardship, not trying to live forever here on earth,” Stuckey said.

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Morgan Private Bank, has prompted themes of permanence and environmental stewardship.

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Related Words

• administration 
• care 
• control 
• governance 
• government 
• handling 
• operation 
• oversight 
• supervision