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guardianship

/ˈɡɑːrdɪənʃɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does guardianship mean?

noun

The state of being a guardian; the care and protection of someone or something. A legal relationship in which one person has the authority to make decisions on behalf of another.

Example

"The court granted the child's mother guardianship of her younger brother."

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