Definition

The legal arrangement where a person or organization is appointed to manage the affairs of someone who is unable to do so themselves, often due to incapacity or disability.

Example

After the accident, a conservatorship was established to manage her finances and healthcare decisions.

Conversation

Have you heard about her conservatorship?

Yeah, it's a pretty complicated situation.

I didn't realize how serious a conservatorship could be until I read about it.

Same here, it's really important to understand the legal aspects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conservatorship → It is formed from "conservator" (from Latin "conservator", meaning keeper or guardian) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "conservatorship" refers to the state of being under the care or guardianship of a conservator.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'guardian' ('conservator') who is responsible for someone or something, and '-ship' indicates the condition of being in that role.

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