ward|ship

ward|ship
ward|ship «WRD shihp», noun.
1. a) guardianship over a minor or ward; guardianship; custody. b) (in feudal law) the guardianship and custody of a minor with all profits accruing during his minority. c) any guardianship; custody.
2. the condition of being a ward, or under a legal or feudal guardian.

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