wardrights
nounUK /ˈwɔːdraɪts/
US /ˈwɔːrdraɪts/
Wardrights are the special rights that keep a person safe and cared for.
The town council promised to protect the wardrights of every child in the village.
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2. The legal powers a guardian has to make decisions for someone in their care.
The court reviewed the guardian's wardrights before allowing the move.
3. The traditional privileges held by the residents of a ward within a city.
Residents gathered to discuss their wardrights at the neighborhood meeting.
4. The responsibilities a person accepts when they agree to look after another.
Taking on wardrights means putting the child's needs first.
5. The protections granted to a person under a court's supervision.
The judge explained the wardrights that would apply during the trial.