Preposition: of

• heir: The Priory retained wardship of the young heir while Thomas WILLENHALL [ apparently John's brother ] unsuccessfully pursed a claim against the estate.

Converse of object

• grant: The prior granted the wardship and marriage to Ric.

Modifies a noun

• jurisdiction: However, a challenge to this decision could be effected by invoking the wardship jurisdiction of the High Court.

• proceeding: Upon arrival the mother canceled the return flight and issued wardship proceedings.

• court: The safest course may be to seek leave from the wardship court.

• case: This was not a novel concept because judges in wardship cases had previously exercised close control of cases.