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Guardian
see synonyms of guardianNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Guardian
see synonyms of guardiannoun
1.
one who looks after, protects, or defends
the guardian of public morals
2.
a. law
someone legally appointed to manage the affairs of a person incapable of acting for himself or herself, as a minor or person of unsound mind
b. social welfare
(in England) a local authority, or person accepted by it, named under the Mental Health Act 1983 as having the powers to require a person with mental illness to live at a specified place, attend for treatment, and be accessible to a doctor or social worker
3. (often capital) (in England) another word for custos
adjective
4.
protecting or safeguarding
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Guardian
see synonyms of guardian noun
1.
a person who guards, protects, or takes care of another person, property, etc.; custodian
2.
a person legally placed in charge of the affairs of a minor or of a person of unsound mind
adjective
3.
protecting
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Guardian
see synonyms of guardiann.
1. One that guards, watches over, or protects.
2. Law
a. One who is legally responsible for the care and management of the person or property of an incompetent or minor.
b. See guardian ad litem.
3. A superior in a Franciscan monastery.
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