guardianship (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
Definition
The state or condition of being a guardian, responsible for protecting and caring for someone or something.
Examples
The court granted her temporary guardianship of her niece.
He assumed guardianship of the company's assets during the bankruptcy proceedings.
Her older sister took on the guardianship of their younger siblings after their parents passed away.
How to Use guardianship
- guardianship of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates who or what is under the care or control of a guardian. — "The guardianship of the estate was transferred to the eldest son."
- in guardianship (prepositional phrase)
- Describes the state of being under the care of a guardian. — "The child remained in guardianship until she was legally recognized as an adult."
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