as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
a museum that regards its mission as nothing less than the custodianship of the nation's cultural heritage
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Recent Examples of custodianship
Today, Bacon Hole — a cave carved into limestone cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel — is under the custodianship of the National Trust Wales, which, together with the Bradshaw Foundation, has funded scientific research at the site.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
Still, Washington’s custodianship has loosened the grip of hardliners.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence.
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Charles Morey,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
Still, Washington’s custodianship has loosened the grip of hardliners.
—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence.
—
Charles Morey,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodianship
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Officials confirmed that one person was detained in connection with the shooting, but did not confirm if the woman was the individual taken into custody.
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In a statement, the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said Runnels was not an in-custody death.
Noun
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The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
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Talat’s mocktails display the same thoughtfulness, intention and care as the food.
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“Custodianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianship. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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