tutelary.
Relating to guardianship or protection.
Meaning & usage
Relating to guardianship or protection.
When a minor is involved, tutelary powers frequently accompany powers of attorney.
Of or pertaining to a guardian.
My uncle is always happy to discharge his tutelary responsibilities towards me.
Having the qualities of a tutor.
Where this word comes from
From Latin tūtēlārius (“guardian”), from tūtēla (“tutelage, guardianship; dependent, client”) + -ārius (suffix denoting an agent of use); analysable as tutelar + -ary.
A deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person, culture, etc.; a tutelar, a tutelary deity.
Where this word comes from
From Latin tūtēlārius (“guardian”), from tūtēla (“tutelage, guardianship; dependent, client”) + -ārius (suffix denoting an agent of use); analysable as tutelar + -ary.
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