wardship

The state of being in the charge of a guardian.

Custody; guardianship.

The office of a ward or guardian; guardianship; care and protection of a ward; right of guardianship; hence, the feudal tenure by which the lord claimed the custody of the body and custody and profits of the lands of the infant heir of his deceased tenant.

The state or condition of a ward; pupilage.

The office of a ward or keeper; care and protection of a ward; guardianship; right of guardianship.

The state of begin under a guardian; pupilage.

The state of being a ward of someone