guardianship
noun/ˈɡɑrdiənʃɪp/
Frequency rank: #13,922 most common English word
Meaning
The legal right and responsibility to take care of another person, especially a child.
Example sentence
The court awarded guardianship of the orphaned children to their aunt.
Synonyms & related words
- custody
- care
- wardship
- stewardship
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