опека — meaning in English

English meaning

• custody noun The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.
• patronage noun Financial or other support given by a patron.

Senses

опека is used for these senses in English:

• custody The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
• patronage The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.

custody — full definition

1. noun The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.
2. noun The state of being held by police, usually before a trial.

patronage — full definition

1. noun Financial or other support given by a patron.
2. noun The customers of a business, considered as a group.
3. noun The practice of giving jobs or favors to supporters in return for political backing.

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