1. the legal status of being under the care and control of a guardian
Usage: legal
2. the condition of being protected or supervised by someone in authority

Examples

• The child remained in wardship until reaching the age of majority.
• The court granted wardship of the orphaned children to their aunt.
• His wardship ended when he turned eighteen and became legally independent.
• The wealthy merchant placed his nephew under wardship after his brother’s death.
• She accepted wardship of her young cousin following the tragic accident.
• The judge carefully considered who would receive wardship of the minor.