wardship
wardship
Definition
ward·ship (wôrd′s̸hip′)
noun
- the office of a guardian; guardianship; custody, as of a minor
- the condition of being a ward, or in the care of a guardian
wardship
Synonyms
wardship
Law Definition
n
- The position of guardian usually, but not necessarily, over a minor.
- The situation or condition of being a ward.
wardship
Usage Examples
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.
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