Main Entry: stew·ard·ship

Pronunciation: \ˈstü-ərd-ˌship, ˈstyü-; ˈst(y)u̇rd-\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : the office, duties, and obligations of a steward
2 : the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially : the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care <stewardship of our natural resources>