1. the position or responsibility of being a guardian; the care and protection of someone or something
2. the legal authority and responsibility to care for another person, especially a minor or someone unable to care for themselves
Usage: legal

Examples

• After their parents died, their aunt was granted guardianship of the children.
• The court appointed a legal guardian, giving him full guardianship over the elderly woman’s affairs.
• She accepted guardianship of her disabled brother when their parents could no longer care for him.
• The guardianship of the national park ensures its protection for future generations.
• His guardianship lasted until the child reached eighteen years of age.
• The lawyer helped them navigate the complex process of obtaining guardianship.