Definitions for wardshipˈwɔrd ʃɪp
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ward•shipˈwɔrd ʃɪp(n.)
guardianship; custody.
Law. the guardianship over a ward, esp. a minor.
Category: Law
Origin of wardship:
1425–75
Wiktionary
wardship(Noun)
The state of being a ward of someone
Webster Dictionary
Wardship(noun)
the office of a ward or keeper; care and protection of a ward; guardianship; right of guardianship
Wardship(noun)
the state of begin under a guardian; pupilage
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