SportsJuly 16, 2026

guardianship

/ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/

Definition

The legal state of being under the care and protection of a designated authority or institution, usually because one's parents are unable to provide it.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'gardien' meaning 'protector' or 'warden', combined with the Germanic suffix '-ship' indicating a state or condition. It entered Middle English to describe the duty or office of someone tasked with protecting another person or their interests.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to the status of vulnerable minors living at the Casa Escuela Santiago Uno, where the Foundation's programs provide essential support for their development.

The Real Madrid Foundation and Caja Rural Salamanca, a new partnership to support vulnerable children

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Real Madrid CF | Web Oficial

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