Synonyms of wardship

Antonyms of wardship

Collocations of wardship

child custody
Frequency: 80 %

The divorced parents were fighting for child custody.

legal guardianship
Frequency: 70 %

The child was placed under legal guardianship after their parents passed away.

custodial care
Frequency: 60 %

The elderly woman required custodial care in the nursing home.

guardianship rights
Frequency: 50 %

The siblings were granted guardianship rights over their younger brother.

protective supervision
Frequency: 45 %

The court appointed protective supervision for the vulnerable adult.

Idiomatic Expressions for wardship

  • Phrase: wardship of the court
    Meaning: legal guardianship granted by a court
    Usage: The orphan was placed under wardship of the court until a suitable guardian could be found.