wardship
noun
ward·ship
ˈwȯrd-ˌship 
1
a
: care and protection of a ward
b
: the right to the custody of an infant heir of a feudal tenant and of the heir's property
2
: the state of being under a guardian
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But each state court system, from New York to California, runs wardship and adoption proceedings differently — and sometimes there are even variations between counties.
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Garance Burke and Martha Mendoza, The Seattle Times, 9 Oct. 2018
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Garance Burke and Martha Mendoza, The Seattle Times, 9 Oct. 2018
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“Wardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wardship. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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