custodianship

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 Weisbecker is not involved in the efforts but said her main concern was ensuring Indigenous people would have custodianship of the animal and that their input would help shape the thylacine’s de-extinction plans. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Venezuela’s oil production has jumped under Washington’s custodianship, though questions abound about where those profits, which were intended to help rebuild the country, have ended up. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 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 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
Noun
  • The state of Texas took custody of the children and allowed more than 100 FLDS women to accompany them in custody as a courtesy but later returned them to their families.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • During a news conference Monday, Garces Perez called in from ICE custody and gave his own account of the shooting with the help of an interpreter.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Ask yourself what scenario is going to provide your brother with the best care, especially as his condition worsens and his needs change.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Choose a warm, dry spot with good airflow, and always follow care labels to protect delicate fabrics.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Custodianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianship. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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