Tutelage
/ˈtjuːtəlɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The guardianship or supervision by a tutor or guardian over a minor or legally incapacitated person.
The court appointed a trustee to provide tutelage for the minor's estate.
Forms
- tutelage
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'tutelage' specifically refers to the duty and authority of a guardian or tutor to oversee a person's wellbeing and property, distinct from general teaching or instruction.
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