Guardianship

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdiːənʃɪp/

Guardianship (noun)

  1. A legal role where one person is responsible for another person’s safety, care, and decisions.
  2. Care and protection given to someone who needs help, especially a child or someone not fully able to manage.

Examples

  • Guardianship gives legal care responsibility for a child.
  • The court granted guardianship to ensure legal care responsibility.