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    guardianship
    /ˈɡɑːdɪənʃɪp/

    noun

    • 1. the position of protecting or defending something: "guardianship of traditional beliefs and standards"

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  3. legaldictionary.net › guardianshipGuardianship - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes

    Mar 13, 2015 · Guardianship is a legal relationship in which a person is given authority over another who cannot make decisions for himself or herself. Learn about the different types of guardianship, the responsibilities of guardians, and the alternatives to guardianship.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › guardianshipGUARDIANSHIP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Guardianship is the state or duty of being a guardian, usually a person who looks after someone who cannot look after themselves. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of guardianship from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › guardianshipGuardianship Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A guardian is someone who has the care of the person or property of another, often legally appointed by a court or a will. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, history, and related phrases of guardian from Merriam-Webster.

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    Guardianship definition: the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.. See examples of GUARDIANSHIP used in a sentence.

  8. www.guardianship.org › what-is-guardianshipWhat Is Guardianship? | National Guardianship Association

    Guardianship is a legal process that removes or restricts some rights of a person who can no longer make safe or sound decisions for themselves. Learn about the types, alternatives, rights, and due process of guardianship from the NGA website.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › guardianshipGUARDIANSHIP definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    GUARDIANSHIP definition | Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of guardianship in English. guardianship. noun [ U ] us / ˈɡɑːr.di.ən.ʃɪp / uk / ˈɡɑː.di.ən.ʃɪp / Add to word list. the state or duty of being a guardian. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Parents & children. baby mama. babyhood. babymoon. bastard. brat. fraternal twin.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionguardianship noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

    noun. /ˈɡɑːdiənʃɪp/ /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/ [uncountable] (formal or law) the state or position of being responsible for somebody/something. to grant somebody guardianship of the children. The land is under the guardianship of the people who use it. Take your English to the next level.