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What is another word for Guardianship? – 123 Guardianship Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    custodianship stewardship care protection supervision oversight management administration trusteeship conservatorship tutelage curatorship safekeeping wardship sponsorship patronage aegis auspices guidance direction control regulation governance accountability responsibility charge keeping custody vigilance surveillance monitoring upkeep maintenance preservation defense safeguarding shelter haven refuge

    Meaning of Guardianship

    The state or role of being responsible for the care and well-being of someone or something.

    Definitions

    • The state or role of being responsible for the care and well-being of someone or something, especially a child or an incompetent person.
    • * The state or fact of being under the care or control of a guardian.

    Etymology of Guardianship

    The word "guardianship" has its roots in the Old French word "gardien," meaning "guardian" or "watcher," which is derived from the Latin word "guardianus," also meaning "guardian."
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the state or role of being responsible for the care and well-being of someone or something.

    Example Uses

    • The court appointed a guardian to assume guardianship of the minor children.
    • * The company's board of directors is responsible for the guardianship of the firm's assets.
    • * The animal shelter provides guardianship and care for abandoned pets.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    neglect abandonment disregard indifference carelessness recklessness irresponsibility dereliction delinquency default omission laxity remissness inattention thoughtlessness unconcern apathy detachment disinterest disengagement inactivity idleness dormancy

    Related Nouns

    guardian ward child minor infant juvenile dependent charge custody care protection supervision management administration trusteeship conservatorship tutelage curatorship

    Related Verbs

    guard protect care supervise manage administer oversee direct control regulate govern defend safeguard shelter preserve maintain upkeep monitor watch surveillance

    Related Adjectives

    responsible accountable trustworthy reliable dependable careful vigilant watchful attentive diligent conscientious meticulous thorough strict severe firm gentle kind benevolent paternal maternal fraternal sororal