Wardship

Pronunciation: /wɔrdʃɪp/

Definitions of wardship

noun the state of being under the protection or care of a guardian

Example Sentences

A1 The princess was placed under the wardship of her uncle after her parents passed away.

A2 In medieval times, wardship was often given to nobles to ensure the protection and care of young heirs.

B1 The court granted wardship of the orphan to his closest living relative.

B2 The lawyer was appointed as the legal guardian and held wardship over the estate until the heir came of age.

C1 The trusteeship involved the wardship of the company's assets during the transition period.

C2 The committee was responsible for the wardship of the historic landmark, ensuring its preservation and maintenance.

Examples of wardship in a Sentence

formal The court granted the aunt legal wardship over her niece after the parents passed away.

informal The school took wardship of the students during the field trip.

slang I'm in charge of wardship for my little sister while our parents are away.

figurative The CEO took wardship of the company's finances to ensure their success.

Grammatical Forms of wardship

• past tense: wardshipped
• plural: wardships
• comparative: more wardship
• superlative: most wardship
• present tense: wardships
• future tense: will wardship
• perfect tense: have wardshipped
• continuous tense: is wardshipping
• singular: wardship
• positive degree: wardship
• infinitive: to wardship
• gerund: wardshipping
• participle: wardshipped

Origin and Evolution of wardship

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wardship' originated from Old English, specifically from the word 'weardscipe' which means the state of being a guardian or protector.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wardship' has evolved to encompass the legal responsibility for the care and protection of a minor or an individual who is deemed incapable of managing their own affairs.