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tutela — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • custody noun The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.
  • guardianship noun The legal responsibility or role of caring for someone who cannot care for themselves, such as a child or an incapacitated adult.
  • title noun The name given to a book, film, song, or other work.
  • tutelage noun Guidance, instruction, or protection provided by a teacher or guardian.

Senses

tutela is used for these senses in English:

  • custody The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
  • guardianship The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity.
  • title (property law) Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.
  • tutelage The state of being under a guardian or a tutor; care or protection enjoyed; being a ward or a tutee.

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.

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