Custodianship: meaning, definitions and examples

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custodianship

 

[ ˌkʌsˈtəʊdiənʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The position of being a custodian, especially in a legal context.

Synonyms

care, guardianship, protection.

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Word Description / Examples
custodianship

Use when referring to legal responsibility for someone's property or person, typically in a formal or legal context.

  • The bank has custodianship over the trust fund
  • The court granted him custodianship of the child after the parents' passing
guardianship

Use when referring to the legal responsibility of taking care of a minor or someone unable to manage their own affairs, often appointed by a court.

  • She was given guardianship of her niece after the accident
  • Guardianship laws can vary widely from state to state
care

Use in everyday situations when talking about looking after someone or something, usually indicating attention and responsibility.

  • The elderly man is in need of proper care
  • She takes great care of her garden
protection

Use when referring to keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger, often in a physical, legal or social context.

  • They offer protection to endangered species
  • The witness was placed under police protection

Examples of usage

  • His custodianship of the estate was challenged in court.
  • She was granted custodianship of her younger siblings after their parents passed away.

Translations

Translations of the word "custodianship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 custódia

🇮🇳 संरक्षकता

🇩🇪 Vormundschaft

🇮🇩 perwalian

🇺🇦 опіка

🇵🇱 opieka

🇯🇵 保管

🇫🇷 tutelle

🇪🇸 tutela

🇹🇷 vesayet

🇰🇷 보호

🇸🇦 الوصاية

🇨🇿 opatrovnictví

🇸🇰 opatrovníctvo

🇨🇳 监护

🇸🇮 skrbništvo

🇮🇸 forráð

🇰🇿 қорғаншылық

🇬🇪 მეურვეობა

🇦🇿 himayədarlıq

🇲🇽 tutela

Etymology

The word 'custodianship' originated from the Latin word 'custodia', meaning 'guardianship' or 'care'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the position of being a custodian, especially in a legal context. The concept of custodianship has been a fundamental aspect of legal systems throughout history, ensuring the protection and care of individuals, assets, and responsibilities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,128, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.