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guardianship

[gahr-dee-uhn-ship] / ˈgɑr di ənˌʃɪp /


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Taro Suzuki may now be 18, which means he is no longer under his parents' guardianship.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

In addition to these five documents, Steele recommends one more if your state allows it: a standby guardianship form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

I have full guardianship and I’m open to suggestions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“Congress and veterans deserve immediate answers before VA and DOJ take any further action. Legal guardianship should be the last resort for veterans,” Blumenthal said in a statement to Salon.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

My sister, who is more than ten years my junior, was left to the guardianship of my mother’s nephew, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and myself.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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