guardianship
[/ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/]
nounfemininepl: guardianships / tutelas
tutela
1. the position, office, or duty of being a guardian; the care and control of a minor or incapacitated person by a legal guardian
The court awarded guardianship of the children to their aunt after their parents passed away.
O tribunal concedeu a tutela das crianças à tia delas após a morte dos pais.
2. the state of being under the care and control of a guardian
The orphan remained under guardianship until he turned eighteen.
O órfão permaneceu sob tutela até completar dezoito anos.
3. protection, care, or supervision of someone or something
The guardianship of cultural heritage is the responsibility of museums.
A guarda do patrimônio cultural é responsabilidade dos museus.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, guardianship is a formal legal arrangement often established through family courts. In Brazil, 'tutela' is the precise legal term used in the Código Civil Brasileiro for the guardianship of minors and incapacitated persons. The concept carries significant legal weight, requiring court approval and judicial oversight. In the USA, guardianship can also extend to elderly or disabled adults, whereas in Brazil the primary application is for minors and those deemed legally incapable.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under guardianship - sob tutela / sob a tutela de alguém
guardianship rights - direitos de tutela
award guardianship - conceder a tutela
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