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wardship

noun ward·ship \ ˈwȯrd-ˌship \

Definition of wardship

1 a : care and protection of a ward
b : the right to the custody of an infant heir of a feudal tenant and of the heir's property
2 : the state of being under a guardian

First Known Use of wardship

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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