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Conservatorship

Definition:

A conservatorship is a legal arrangement in which a person, called a conservator, is appointed by a court to manage and protect the interests, finances, and well-being of another person, referred to as the conservatee, who is unable to do so independently due to physical or mental incapacity.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: conservatorship

Senses:

1. A legal arrangement to protect the interests of an incapacitated individual.

Usages:

Popular usage:

Britney Spears' conservatorship case has sparked international debate on the topic and the rights of individuals under conservatorship.

Local usage:

In California, conservatorships are established to manage the affairs of individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to a serious medical condition.

Sample Sentences:

1. The conservatorship of a minor child typically involves ensuring their education, healthcare, and financial needs are met.

2. The court appointed John as the conservator under the conservatorship of his elderly father suffering from dementia.

3. Mary is fighting to terminate the conservatorship imposed on her brother, arguing that he has regained his mental capacity.

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