What does wardship mean?
Wardship means (chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone..
The majority said temporary wardship, which allowed the girl to receive a transfusion, was justified.
And they may sell the wardship of the lands, and the maritages of the heirs, if they are not married, but they cannot alienate any part of the inheritance or they may offend as regards a remaindership.
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Wardship means (chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone..
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The majority said temporary wardship, which allowed the girl to receive a transfusion, was justified.
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