guardianship

UK
/ˈɡɑː.di.ən.ʃɪp/
US
/ˈɡɑr.di.ən.ʃɪp/

Translations

guardianshipnoun
guardianships
pl
tutelleTerme juridique et administratif.
After the court hearing, she was granted guardianship of her younger brother.
Après l'audience, la tutelle de son jeune frère lui a été accordée.
guardianshipadjective
UK
/ˈɡɑː.di.ən.ʃɪp/
US
/ˈɡɑr.di.ən.ʃɪp/
Used attributively, e.g. "guardianship responsibilities"
tutélaireSurtout dans le domaine juridique et administratif.
The guardianship obligations can be overwhelming at times.
Les obligations tutélaires peuvent parfois être écrasantes.

Definitions

guardianshipnoun
The position or responsibility of being a guardian, especially of a minor or someone unable to manage their own affairs.
After the court hearing, she was granted guardianship of her younger brother.
The state of being under the care or protection of a guardian.
The child was placed under the guardianship of his aunt after his parents passed away.
guardianshipadjective
Relating to or characteristic of guardianship or guardians.
The guardianship obligations can be overwhelming at times.