trusteeship

noun

Definition of trusteeshipnext
as in guardianship

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Recent Examples of trusteeship The sole trusteeship structure makes this accountability gap uniquely acute. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 June 2026 The Masterton Trophy is awarded each season under the trusteeship of the PHWA to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 Supplemental needs provisions, professional trusteeship, and coordination with specialized counsel may be essential to preserve program eligibility and continuity of care. — Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026 The Old City would be administered by a trusteeship of five states, including Israel and a Palestinian state, and governed by rules established by the UN Security Council. — Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trusteeship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusteeship
  1. guardianship
  2. government
  3. protection
  4. tutelage
  5. leadership
  6. aegis
Noun
  • In a statement, CYFD said the boy had been living in an informal guardianship with a couple in New Mexico identified as godparents.
    — MIKELLA SCHUETTLER, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Finally, don’t skip term life insurance for both working and non-working parents, and take care of estate planning, including a will with guardianship instructions, a power of attorney, and a health care proxy.
    — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of guardianship
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  • The Obama administration designated Haiti for TPS in January 2010 after an earthquake killed 316,000 people, as reported by the Haitian government.
    — Jay Weaver July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The federal government is giving $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of government
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  • In June, a federal judge ruled against Katherine and Garry Leach, finding that federal courts could not weigh in on how churches spend their donations, citing First Amendment protections.
    — Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The better opportunity lies in parts of the market where scale alone provides less protection.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of protection
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  • And players that were criticized for underperforming, like Elliot Cadeau at UNC, were now most valuable players of the NCAA Tournament under Dusty May’s tutelage.
    — George Deeb, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Having convinced the wide player that coming under his tutelage is the right next step, following talks with Chelsea post-Rogers’ sale, Garnacho is set for a critical, arguably career-defining, 12 months.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of tutelage
Noun
  • Romious said the board does not anticipate a similar leadership gap this time because Graves will remain chief throughout the search.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Few in city leadership have commented about the case or the way it was handled.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of leadership
Noun
  • Another exhibition under the aegis of the festival is a survey of work by Karin Sander, a German conceptualist who started visiting Iceland in 1993 and has spent significant time there since.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Habermas started out under the aegis of the Frankfurt School, serving as Adorno’s assistant.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of aegis

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“Trusteeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusteeship. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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