Tutelary definition
Tutelary gods.
When a minor is involved, frequently tutelary powers acompany powers of attorney.
Those are, of course, tutelary benefits which follow the tutelary responsibilities.
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Noun
Origin of tutelary
- From Latin tūtēlārius guardian from tūtēla tutelage tutelage
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From the Latin tutelarius "guardian" from tutela "protection"
From Wiktionary