legal guardian
legal guardian
legally responsible adult
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legal guardian with Russian translation
legal guardian usage examples
Суд назначил её законным опекуном ребёнка.
The court named her the legal guardian of the child.
Необходимо связаться с законным опекуном перед принятием решений.
You must contact the legal guardian before making decisions.
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legal guardian belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
legal guardian synonyms
What's the difference between legal guardian / custodian / caretaker / foster parent / conservator / caregiver
Identical term — a person with legally granted guardianship rights over a child or incapacitated adult.
The court appointed her as the child's legal guardian.
Суд назначил её законным опекуном ребёнка.
Often refers to someone who has custody of property or temporary care; less specifically a personal legal guardian.
He was named custodian of the child's savings account.
Ему назначили хранителем сберегательного счёта ребёнка.
Someone who takes care of a person or place; often practical/physical care rather than legal responsibility.
A caretaker looked after the elderly man during the day.
Смотритель ухаживал за пожилым мужчиной в течение дня.
A person who cares for a child placed by social services; foster parents may not have full legal guardianship.
The foster parents provided a safe home while the case was being decided.
Приёмные родители обеспечили безопасный дом, пока рассматривалось дело.
A legal role (commonly US) referring to someone appointed to manage another person's finances or estate; not necessarily responsible for personal care.
The court appointed a conservator to manage her assets after the accident.
Суд назначил контролёра для управления её имуществом после несчастного случая.
Someone who provides care (medical or personal) to another person; typically a practical role rather than a legal guardianship.
A caregiver helped him with daily tasks after surgery.
Сиделка помогала ему с повседневными делами после операции.
A person who has legally adopted a child and is the child's legal parent; differs from guardian because adoption makes the adoptee the child’s legal offspring.
The adoptive parents completed the formal paperwork last month.
Усыновители завершили официальные бумаги в прошлом месяце.
A court-appointed representative to protect a child's interests in legal proceedings; role is limited to the case rather than long-term guardianship.
A guardian ad litem was appointed to represent the child's interests in the custody hearing.
Для представления интересов ребёнка на слушании по опеке был назначен guardian ad litem.
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How to pronounce legal guardian and what this word means
legal guardian translation: законный опекун. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce legal guardian
/ə ˈliːɡəl ˈɡɑːdiən/
legal guardian translation
законный опекун
legal guardian examples
The court named her the legal guardian of the child.
legal guardian transcription
/ə ˈliːɡəl ˈɡɑːdiən/, /ˈliɡəl ˈɡɑrdiən/
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Questions about this word
legal guardian meaning: what does it mean?
legally responsible adult
legal guardian pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
legal guardian is pronounced as /ə ˈliːɡəl ˈɡɑːdiən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
legal guardian definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The court named her the legal guardian of the child. Translation: Суд назначил её законным опекуном ребёнка.
Is legal guardian part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, legal guardian (законный опекун) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is legal guardian part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, legal guardian (законный опекун) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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