as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
gave the guardianship of his estate to his children has guardianship of the dogs while I'm in the hospital
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Recent Examples of guardianship
Norma Harris was a feisty, independent-minded business owner who did not respond docilely when Glenn Harris first sought and was granted temporary guardianship over his mother’s estate, Hal Harris said.
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Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
Simpson and her friends began checking in with one another about their estate planning progress—sharing where important documents were stored, discussing guardianship plans for children, and reminding each other to follow through on updates.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2026
Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
Simpson and her friends began checking in with one another about their estate planning progress—sharing where important documents were stored, discussing guardianship plans for children, and reminding each other to follow through on updates.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardianship
Noun
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McKnight filed for custody of Dominique and her sibling in 2020, The Charlotte Observer reported previously.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The family of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano, who died in US immigration custody in Adelanto last week, also attended Monday's news conference at the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Staffers showed up to providers for in-person visits, sometimes checking more than once, and found no child care taking place, which led to immediate termination from the program.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Guardianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardianship. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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