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wardship

American  
[wawrd-ship] / ˈwɔrd ʃɪp /

noun

  1. guardianship; custody.

  2. Law. the guardianship over a minor or ward.


wardship British  
/ ˈwɔːdʃɪp /

noun

  1. the state of being a ward

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Etymology

Origin of wardship

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

Example Sentences

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She said that in wardship hearings in 2019 her family had obtained a "travel ban" to prevent her from going abroad and that she believed this was still active.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

But each state court system, from New York to California, runs wardship and adoption proceedings differently — and sometimes there are even variations between counties.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2018

But each state court system, from New York to California, runs wardship and adoption proceedings differently - and sometimes there are even variations between counties.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2018

Each state court system, from New York to California, runs wardship and adoption proceedings differently, and variations sometimes even exist between counties.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2018

Siebenk�s had the right to appeal; he could with ease adduce evidence of his name and wardship through a duly matriculated Leipzig notary.

From Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. by Jean Paul