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guardianship

American  
[gahr-dee-uhn-ship] / ˈgɑr di ənˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.

  2. care; responsibility; charge.


Etymology

Origin of guardianship

First recorded in 1545–55; guardian + -ship

Example Sentences

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They will be able to help outline your options, which will depend on what kind of POA you hold and whether or not your brother requires conservatorship/guardianship, which should be a last resort.

From MarketWatch

Applying for conservatorship/guardianship and/or having a court review this attorney’s actions should be your next move.

From MarketWatch

The father, who hadn’t initially pursued all his parental rights, sought joint guardianship and requested he be consulted on parental decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sale comes after a tumultuous few years for the singer, who in 2021 ended a 13-year-long conservatorship – a legal guardianship that saw her finances and personal life controlled by her father.

From BBC

“Placing assets in a properly structured trust can protect them from fraud and undue influence. In cases of diminished capacity, legal guardianship may be necessary to prevent financial abuse.”

From MarketWatch