Meaning of Wardship | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The state of being a ward of someone.
   uncountable, usually
2. In English feudal law, the guardianship which the lord had of the land of his vassal while the latter was an infant or minor.
   historical, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“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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