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    Tutelle (en. Guardianship)

    /ty.tɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Placement under the protection of a legal authority.
    The child was placed under the guardianship of his grandparents.
    L'enfant a été placé sous la tutelle de ses grands-parents.
    Authority or supervision exercised by this institution.
    The state's guardianship over schools is essential.
    La tutelle de l'État sur les établissements scolaires est essentielle.
    Assistance relationship in development or protection.
    She started a guardianship to help young people in difficulty.
    Elle a commencé une tutelle pour aider les jeunes en difficulté.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tutela', meaning protection.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be under guardianship
    To be placed under the legal protection of another person.
    être sous tutelle
    parental guardianship
    The right of parents to make decisions regarding their children.
    tutelle parentale
    legal guardianship
    Legal supervision of an individual by a third party.
    tutelle juridique

    Related Words

    guardian
    Person who provides guardianship.
    tuteur
    guardianship
    Measures for the protection of minors.
    garde
    under guardianship
    State of someone who is under guardianship.
    sous-tutelle

    Slang Meanings

    To fulfill a need for protection.
    He finally took flight, no longer being under guardianship.
    Il a enfin pris son envol, ne plus être sous tutelle.