Guardianship
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Guardianship [gahr-dee-uhn-ship]

NOUN

NOUN

  • The position of a guardian or of being a guardian.

  • The responsibilities of a guardian.

  • Care and responsibility.

  • The responsibilities towards a ward.

Example

"Our child is studying in the hostel under the guardianship of his uncle."

"The court granted her mother the guardianship of hers."

Synonyms

Custody, Care, Protection, Safekeeping, Trust, Wardenship, Tutelage, Tutorship, Watch

Antonyms

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