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guardian

[gahr-dee-uhn] / ˈgɑr di ən /


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In California, a parent or legal guardian can surrender a baby within 72 hours of birth — no questions asked — to ensure the child’s wellbeing, the department said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Catherine Walker, 47, was the legal guardian of the boy, who was found unresponsive in his bedroom in Warsop, Nottinghamshire, on 16 December 2024.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Patients under 18 need the consent of a parent or guardian.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Only the teen’s parent or guardian will have access to the video, Uber said, and it will not be available to view after the trip ends.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

“She is if her legal guardian agrees,” Count Olaf said, “and in addition to being her husband, I am her legal guardian.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

Before parents and guardians can claim the account, they’ll have to verify their identity and relationship to the child.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

But first, parents and guardians must take their own steps to claim the accounts and then build them up.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

The auto-enrollment change replaces the previous structure, which required parents or guardians to sign up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

They are described by the service as "the unsung guardians".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

You won’t be leaving the unit anytime soon, except for court appearances, and the weekend visiting hours—three hours on Saturday or Sunday, parents or guardians only, no siblings.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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