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wardship

[ wawrd-ship ]
/ ˈwɔrd ʃɪp /
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noun
guardianship; custody.
Law. the guardianship over a minor or ward.
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Origin of wardship

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at ward, -ship

Words nearby wardship

wardrobe malfunction, wardrobe mistress, wardrobe trunk, wardroom, -wards, wardship, ware, warehou, warehouse, warehouseman, warehouser
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Words related to wardship

control, protection, supervision, trust, care, guardianship, conservation, insurance, preservation, safeguard, safety, security, shelter, stability, administration, charge, direction, keeping, ministration, safekeeping

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British Dictionary definitions for wardship

wardship
/ (ˈwɔːdʃɪp) /
noun
the state of being a ward
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