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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

wardship

/wɔːrdʃɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does wardship mean?

noun

The state of being a guardian or protector, especially of a minor or a ward. A legal relationship in which one person has the responsibility of caring for another, often a minor or someone who is unable to care for themselves.

Example

"The court appointed a guardian to take wardship of the child after the parents' death."

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