wardship

English

Etymology

ward +‎ -ship

Noun

wardship (usually uncountable, plural wardships)

  1. (chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone
    • 2009 February 21, Tracey Tyler, “A many-ringed circus”, in Toronto Star‎:
      The majority said temporary wardship, which allowed the girl to receive a transfusion, was justified.

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