Wardship
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wardship is a noun meaning (chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone.
Meaning
(chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone.
More Meanings
- (historical) In English feudal law, the guardianship which the lord had of the land of his vassal while the latter was an infant or minor.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- wardships
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include guardianship, tutelage, prerogative, curatorship, guardage, landlordship.
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