Guardianship
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdiːənʃɪp/
Guardianship (noun)
- A legal role where one person is responsible for another person’s safety, care, and decisions.
- 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.