Guardianship

B2 16+

Synonyms of guardianship

Antonyms of guardianship

Collocations of guardianship

legal guardianship
Frequency: 80 %

The court granted legal guardianship of the child to her aunt.

temporary guardianship
Frequency: 70 %

The grandparents were granted temporary guardianship of the children while their mother was in the hospital.

full guardianship
Frequency: 65 %

He was awarded full guardianship of his younger siblings after their parents passed away.

shared guardianship
Frequency: 50 %

The divorced couple agreed to shared guardianship of their son.

Idiomatic Expressions for guardianship

  • Phrase: Guardianship of the law
    Meaning: The legal responsibility for making decisions on behalf of someone who is unable to do so themselves.
    Usage: The court granted guardianship of the elderly woman to her niece, allowing her to make medical and financial decisions on her behalf.