wardship
Americannoun
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
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
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
There is neither serenity nor indifference to be found in these parts; and evil would it be for the Continent whose wardship were intrusted to so reckless a guardian.
From From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel by Kipling, Rudyard
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