wardship

uncountable usually historical

(chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone. / (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.

Japanese Meaning

（法的な意味）保護状態、すなわち誰かの後見下にある状態。 / （歴史的な意味）封建法において、未成年または未成熟な身分の者に対する領地の管理権（守護権）

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After the sudden death of his parents, his wardship under his aunt lasted until he turned twenty-one.

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彼は両親の突然の死後、叔母の後見下に置かれ、その保護は21歳になるまで続いた。

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Sense（1）

(chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone.

The majority said temporary wardship, which allowed the girl to receive a transfusion, was justified.

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Sense（2）

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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wardships

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