conservatorship
Americannoun
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the position of being a conservator, especially a person who repairs, restores, or maintains the condition of objects in a museum, library, etc..
The program will give participants an opportunity to get a feel for the level of precision and care necessary for a career in museum conservatorship.
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Law. an agreement or order under which one person or entity controls the personal and financial affairs of another, such as a minor or someone who is considered legally incapable of managing their own affairs.
She's under a court-approved conservatorship that oversees every significant purchase and every key decision that she wants to make.
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Law. an agreement whereby a business or financial entity is placed under the control of another entity, usually temporarily and often as a result of prior or impending failure.
This week, a bipartisan coalition in the legislature is demanding that the agency’s leaders be replaced and the agency be put under an independent conservatorship.
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Example Sentences
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A conservatorship system for homeless veterans would create a legal pathway for placements into exactly those kinds of controlled environments.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
Following a public breakdown in 2007, Spears was placed under the conservatorship of her father Jamie Spears, who controlled her money and her personal life, even as she continued to perform high-profile concerts.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
The singer published her memoir in 2023 titled The Woman in Me, which saw her reflect on her career and detail her struggles living under the conservatorship.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
The petition must state the reasons why conservatorship is necessary.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
In August 2023, her father petitioned that she be placed under temporary conservatorship, according to Marin County court records.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
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