guardianship: Meaning and Definition of

guard•i•an•ship

Pronunciation: (gär'dē-un-ship"), [key]
— n.
  1. the position and responsibilities of a guardian, esp. toward a ward.
  2. care; responsibility; charge.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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