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noun
The state of being a ward of someone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: law
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noun
In English feudal law, the guardianship which the lord had of the land of his vassal while the latter was an infant or minor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical, uncountable, usually
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History
From ward + -ship. Cognate with Dutch waardschap, Central Franconian Wirtschaff, Hunsrik Wertschaft, German Wirtschaft.
