Pronunciation: /kənˈsɝvətɔrˌʃɪp/
noun a legal concept in which a court appoints a person to manage the financial affairs and/or personal care of another individual who is unable to do so themselves
A1 A conservatorship is a legal arrangement where a responsible person is appointed to manage someone's affairs.
A2 In some cases, a conservatorship may be necessary to protect the interests of individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves.
B1 The court granted a conservatorship to the daughter to oversee her elderly mother's finances.
B2 The conservatorship was established to ensure that the disabled person's assets were properly managed and protected.
C1 The debate over Britney Spears' conservatorship has sparked discussions about the rights of individuals under legal guardianship.
C2 Establishing a conservatorship involves a complex legal process and requires careful consideration of the individual's best interests.
formal The court granted a conservatorship to manage the affairs of the elderly woman.
informal They had to go through a whole legal process to get a conservatorship for their uncle.
slang Getting stuck in a conservatorship is like being in a legal limbo.
figurative The strict rules of the conservatorship felt like a cage, restricting his freedom.
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