1. the legal responsibility and authority to care for someone who cannot care for themselves, especially a minor or incapacitated person
Usage: legal term; plural form
2. the state or condition of being a guardian or protector
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The court awarded guardianships of the three children to their grandmother.
• Several guardianships were established for elderly residents with dementia.
• The lawyer specializes in handling complex guardianship cases.
• Multiple guardianships can be challenging for one person to manage.
• The agency oversees guardianships for vulnerable adults in the community.
• These guardianships require annual reports to the court.