custodianship

noun

Definition of custodianshipnext
as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something a museum that regards its mission as nothing less than the custodianship of the nation's cultural heritage

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Recent Examples of custodianship Today, Bacon Hole — a cave carved into limestone cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel — is under the custodianship of the National Trust Wales, which, together with the Bradshaw Foundation, has funded scientific research at the site. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026 Still, Washington’s custodianship has loosened the grip of hardliners. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence. — Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodianship
  1. custody
  2. care
Noun
  • Aaron Farinacci, 37, was taken into custody without incident with the help of a SWAT team after a judge signed a warrant based on an allegation of first-degree arson, Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said at an evening news conference.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The passenger, identified as Jianquan Bo, complied and was taken into custody.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of custody
Noun
  • Modi would be housed in a specific section of Arthur Road Jail and would have access to specialist treatment, Indian authorities said, including care from a private doctor or mental health expert of his choice.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The sisters now both receive care at the Cleveland Clinic and have participated in clinical trials while also working to raise awareness about the disease.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of care

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“Custodianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianship. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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