Tutor
/ˈtuːtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person legally appointed to care for and manage the affairs of a minor or incompetent individual.
The court appointed a tutor to manage the estate of the minor.
- (n.) In legal education, an instructor who provides individual or small group instruction to students.
The law tutor helped students understand complex case law.
Forms
- tutors
- tutoring
- tutored
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "tutor" specifically refers to a guardian appointed for minors or legally incapacitated persons, distinct from general educational roles.
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