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An individual or bank or trust company appointed by a court to act for a minor or incapacitated person (the “ward”). A guardian of the person is empowered to make personal decisions for the ward. A guardian of the property (also called a “committee”) manages the property of the ward.
Guardian (Wikipedia)
Guardian usually refers to:
- Legal guardian, a person with the authority and duty to care for the interests of another
- The Guardian, a British daily newspaper
(The) Guardian(s) may also refer to:
Guardian (Wiktionary)
English
Etymology
From Middle English gardein, garden, (also wardein, > Modern English warden), from Anglo-Norman guardein, from Old French *guardian,
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