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1. Legal guardianship or custody of a minor or incapacitated person
The child was placed under the tutela of her aunt after her parents passed away.
A criança foi colocada sob a tutela de sua tia após a morte de seus pais.
2. Protection or supervision provided by someone in authority
The organization operates under the tutela of the government.
A organização funciona sob a tutela do governo.
3. The condition of being under the protection or control of another
The younger players developed their skills under the tutela of experienced coaches.
Os jogadores mais jovens desenvolveram suas habilidades sob a tutela de treinadores experientes.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tutela
Standard usage in legal and general contexts
Portugal
tutela
Standard usage, common in legal terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
sob tutela de - under the guardianship/protection of
estar em tutela - to be under guardianship
sair da tutela - to come of age, to become independent
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