Guardianship
/ˈɡɑːrd.i.ən.ʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority and duty to care for and manage the affairs of a minor or incompetent person.
The court appointed her as the guardianship for the child after the parents were deemed unfit.
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Commentary
Guardianship typically involves the care of a person; conservatorship often relates to managing financial affairs.
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