guardianship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-guardianship.wav

Word forms

guardianship guardianships

Etymology

From guardian + -ship.

Synonyms

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