Guardianship
noun
The legal role of looking after someone who cannot look after themselves, often a child or elderly person.
When his parents died, he was placed under the guardianship of his aunt.
Often appears as...
- under guardianship
- apply for guardianship
noun
The act or process of protecting, maintaining, or controlling something.
The guardianship of the environment is a responsibility we all share.
Often appears as...
- guardianship over
- guardianship of
noun
The legal role of looking after someone who cannot look after themselves, often a child or elderly person.
When his parents died, he was placed under the guardianship of his aunt.
Often appears as...
- under guardianship
- apply for guardianship
noun
The act or process of protecting, maintaining, or controlling something.
The guardianship of the environment is a responsibility we all share.
Often appears as...
- guardianship over
- guardianship of
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Responsibility
Guardianship involves legal duties to care for someone, typically decided by a court.
After the court hearing, the uncle assumed legal guardianship of the child.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Parental
Guardianship may be granted to someone who is not the person's parent.
Her grandmother was given guardianship although her mother was still alive.
Pro Tip 3/3Time-Limited
Guardianship might have a set period and can be reviewed and changed by legal authorities.
The guardianship is set to expire when he turns 18.
Compare with
carecustodyguidanceoversightprotectionresponsibilitystewardshipsupervision
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we call kaitiakitanga or the act of guardianship is very strong from children right through to our elders and is that sense of environmentalism sustainability and caring for mother earth
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The Quiet Beauty of...
we call kaitiakitanga or the act of guardianship is very strong from children right through to our elders and is that sense of environmentalism sustainability and caring for mother earth
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Quote examples
Manal al-Sharif
Saudi Arabian Activist
For us, driving is not what we are looking for, but being in the driver's seat of our only destiny. That means ending guardianship in Saudi Arabia, which means recognizing women as full citizens.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
Everyone understands the European Union is a failure. It has not kept any of its promises - in particular about prosperity, security - and, worst of all, has put us under a guardianship.
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Samuel Freeman Miller
American Judge
Custody and guardianship by the parent of his child does not arise under the Constitution, laws or treaties of the United States and is not dependent on them.
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Clara Zetkin
German Politician
The guardianship of the weaker sex has survived in the family law which still states, 'And he shall be your master.
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Mimi Chakraborty
No one can dictate what I will wear and I am strictly against such moral guardianship.
Quote examples
Manal al-Sharif
Saudi Arabian Activist
For us, driving is not what we are looking for, but being in the driver's seat of our only destiny. That means ending guardianship in Saudi Arabia, which means recognizing women as full citizens.
Quote examples
Marine Le Pen
French Politician
Everyone understands the European Union is a failure. It has not kept any of its promises - in particular about prosperity, security - and, worst of all, has put us under a guardianship.
Quote examples
Samuel Freeman Miller
American Judge
Custody and guardianship by the parent of his child does not arise under the Constitution, laws or treaties of the United States and is not dependent on them.
Quote examples
Clara Zetkin
German Politician
The guardianship of the weaker sex has survived in the family law which still states, 'And he shall be your master.
Quote examples
Mimi Chakraborty
No one can dictate what I will wear and I am strictly against such moral guardianship.
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