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ward

A ward is a wing of a hospital, a division of a prison, or a person, especially a child, who is dependent upon the care and support of an appointed guardian. (noun)

  1. An example of a ward is the children's wing of the hospital.
  2. An example of ward is a child who is in foster care.

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