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custodianship

custodianship

1 7.0
The job of looking after and managing things like property, records, or a building
  • noun
  • /kəˈstoʊdiənˌʃɪp/
  • Formal
translation icon : custodia
  • The child's welfare was the court's primary concern during the hearings regarding his custodianship.

Examples

  • The principle of mutual custodianship: Earth is a balanced and diverse domain where responsible custodians can function as partners, rather than rulers, to sustain a balanced and diverse Earth community.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The town leader assumes his role by virtue of his custodianship of the Odjokobi shrine, which has a protective function not only for the royal family but for the whole town.

    Academic text (2008)
  • And now we come to the question of the infant's custodianship.

  • Under this scheme, local communities have two ways of exercising their "custodianship rights of innovation."

    Academic text (1996)
  • We suggest that more forums are required to continue building ideas about the custodianship of data into research standards that take into account the varying interests of all parties.

    Academic text (2006)
  • If both of us were to pass on, we have appointed guardians for our son, and they also have custodianship over all assets and money, including bank accounts and our house.

    Blog text (25)
  • Institutionally, he is chief justice and sees himself as uniquely entrusted with the custodianship of the court's legitimacy, reputation, and stature.

    Blog text (18)
  • These codes are reinforced by guiding statements within the discipline, such as that on the cover page of Rock Art Research, which affirms the promotion of Aboriginal custodianship of sites as one of its principal objectives.

    Academic text (2005)
  • As the new manager, I take on the custodianship of the historical library and will ensure its preservation.

  • Her custodianship of the art collection meant she was responsible for its upkeep and exhibition.

Synonyms

to care
vscustodianship
1.0

To look after someone or something so they stay safe and well

is a formal responsibility to manage and protect rather than a simple act
safekeeping
vscustodianship
27 3.5

Leaving something with a person or place so it is protected

is a wider management duty that includes decisions beyond mere protection
stewardship
vscustodianship
  • Formal
19 4.9

To manage and protect valuable things like land or data

is the general responsibility for being in charge, not only careful protection
guardianship
vscustodianship
  • Formal
19 4.7

A legal duty to care for and protect someone, often a child

is a general charge that also applies to objects and information, not only people
keeping
vscustodianship
15 1.5

The care and protection of something that someone is responsible for

is an official responsibility to manage and protect rather than simple holding
caretaking
vscustodianship
1 3.7

Looking after someone or something because it is your duty

is a wider managerial duty rather than only hands-on everyday care
curatorship
vscustodianship
  • Specialized
1 8.0

The job of choosing and caring for items in a museum or gallery

is a more general responsibility for care beyond institutional collection work
trusteeship
vscustodianship
7.4

The job of managing money or property for other people

is a broader role of managing or caring beyond legal asset management
conservatorship
vscustodianship
  • Specialized
8.9

The responsibility for caring for and keeping valuable objects safe, like museum items

is a broader charge over management and care, not limited to preservation

Antonyms

256 3.8

Fail to care for someone or something you should look after

26 3.6

Leaving someone or something and not coming back

How Responsible

guardianship
  • Formal
19 4.7
conservatorship
  • Specialized
4 9.5
custodianship
  • Formal
1 7.0
stewardship
  • Formal
19 4.9
caretaking
1 3.7

Surface Forms

custodianship singular

Morphology

custodianship = custodian (transparent) = custodian + ship

Formed by the productive suffix '-ship' on 'custodian' to denote the office, role, or condition of being a custodian, a relation that is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

The word custodianship comes from custodian, which means a 'keeper' or 'guard', and the ending -ship, which names a 'role' or 'state' as in friendship. So, custodianship means the job of taking care of or being in charge of something.