Guardianship: meaning, definitions and examples

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guardianship

 

[ ˈɡɑːrdɪənʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal responsibility for someone

Guardianship refers to the legal responsibility for someone, typically a child or incapacitated adult, including making decisions about their welfare and managing their affairs.

Synonyms

care, custody, protection

Examples of usage

  • The court granted guardianship of the child to his grandparents.
  • She was appointed as the guardian under a legal guardianship agreement.
Context #2 | Noun

protection or support provided by a guardian

Guardianship can also refer to the protection or support provided by a guardian, ensuring the well-being and safety of the individual under their care.

Synonyms

care, protection

Examples of usage

  • The guardian took his role of providing guardianship seriously.
  • She provided emotional guardianship to the orphaned children.

Translations

Translations of the word "guardianship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tutela

🇮🇳 अभिभावकत्व

🇩🇪 Vormundschaft

🇮🇩 perwalian

🇺🇦 опіка

🇵🇱 kuratela

🇯🇵 後見

🇫🇷 tutelle

🇪🇸 tutela

🇹🇷 vesayet

🇰🇷 후견

🇸🇦 وصاية

🇨🇿 opatrovnictví

🇸🇰 opatrovníctvo

🇨🇳 监护

🇸🇮 skrbništvo

🇮🇸 forræði

🇰🇿 қамқоршылық

🇬🇪 მეურვეობა

🇦🇿 himayəçilik

🇲🇽 tutela

Word origin

The term 'guardianship' originates from the word 'guardian', which comes from the Old French 'gardien' and ultimately from the Latin 'guardia', meaning 'a keeper or protector'. The concept of guardianship has been present in various legal systems throughout history, emphasizing the importance of protecting and caring for individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves. The legal framework surrounding guardianship has evolved over time to ensure the best interests of the vulnerable individuals are upheld.

See also: guardians.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,859, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.