guardian

Legal Definition of guardian

Noun

1. An individual who, by legal appointment or by the effect of a written law, is given custody of both the property and the person of one who is unable to manage their own affairs, such as a child or mentally-disabled person.

See also

• legal guardian

Definition of guardian

Etymology

Old French guardein

Pronunciation

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Noun

guardian (plural guardians)

1. Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
2. (law) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).
3. (law) A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.
4. A superior in a Franciscan monastery.
5. (video games) A major or final enemy; boss.

Derived terms

• guardianship