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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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