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Legal Guardian

Description:

A legal guardian is a person appointed by a court to have the legal authority and responsibility of caring for and making decisions on behalf of someone else, typically a minor child or a disabled adult who is unable to make decisions for themselves.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, a legal guardian refers to a person who has been given legal custody and responsibility for another individual who is unable to care for themselves.

Example:

My sister was appointed as my legal guardian after our parents passed away.

Sense 2:

As an adjective, legal guardian describes something or someone that has been established or recognized by law to have the responsibility of caring for and making decisions on behalf of another individual.

Example:

The judge granted her legal guardian status to make medical decisions for her disabled son.

Usages:

Usage 1 - Popular:

Legal guardianship is a commonly used legal arrangement to ensure the welfare and safety of children or disabled individuals who cannot independently take care of themselves.

Example:

The grandparents sought legal guardianship of their grandchildren after their parents' sudden demise.

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Usage 2 - Local:

In certain jurisdictions, a legal guardian may be referred to as a conservator or curator, depending on the specific laws and regulations of that locality.

Example:

The court appointed a curator to manage the financial affairs of the elderly woman.

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