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guardianship

[ gahr-dee-uhn-ship ]

noun

  1. the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.
  2. care; responsibility; charge.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of guardianship1

First recorded in 1545–55; guardian + -ship

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Example Sentences

“The guardianship system law is a slavery law which is applied on women,” she told me.

Last month, a Los Angeles judge granted temporary guardianship of Winter to her older sister Shanelle Gray.

Katherine retained guardianship of his children, and they began living at with her at her Encino home.

UPDATE: Katherine Jackson was granted temporary guardianship over her three grandchildren Monday.

He found there would be little difficulty in prevailing on Major Bridgenorth to entrust him with the guardianship of his daughter.

After it was passed, a deficiency relating to the rights of guardianship was discovered, and a supplement was added.

On the other he filled out and signed the decree granting guardianship to James Parsons, and approved the bond.

It was a somewhat awkward guardianship for him, as a lonely man, to carry out; still, it could be done.

Many girls are tyrannized over by their brothers, who are often exacting, claiming the guardianship which belongs only to parents.

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Guardianistaguard of honor