Synonyms of guardianship

guardianship

noun

as in custody

responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something

gave the guardianship of his estate to his children

has guardianship of the dogs while I'm in the hospital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custody
• care
• custodianship
• safekeeping
• control
• ward
• trust
• supervision
• management
• hand(s)
• keeping
• superintendence
• governorship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guardianship

There are significant legal barriers to reunification once a child is placed in state custody, said Juan Guzman, director of children’s court and guardianship at the Alliance for Children’s Rights, a legal advocacy organization in Los Angeles. —CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026

There are significant legal barriers to reunification once a child is placed in state custody, said Juan Guzman, director of children’s court and guardianship at the Alliance for Children’s Rights, a legal advocacy organization in Los Angeles. —Kff Health News, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026

Last year, the group helped 220 children get reunited with their families, adopted or find permanency through guardianship, according to the group’s executive director Jim Di Ciaula. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Reporters reviewed guardianship, probate and other court documents, corporate filings and real estate records. —Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026

Last year, 44 children in foster care were reunited with a parent and 29 went into guardianship with relatives, Happney said. —Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026

Havens is set to hold a hearing in May to address any concerns related to the woman's guardianship, per the outlet. —Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026

Norma Harris was a feisty, independent-minded business owner who did not respond docilely when Glenn Harris first sought and was granted temporary guardianship over his mother’s estate, Hal Harris said. —Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026