Legal Definition and Related Resources of Ward
Meaning of Ward
A person without legal capacity such as an infant, placed by authority of law under the care of a guardian. A territorial division of a county, city or town for electoral purposes, also known as a riding. A separate place such as a room in a prison, hospital, etc.
Ward Alternative Definition
An infant placed by authority of law under the care of a guardian. While under the care of a guardian, a ward can make no contract whatever binding upon him, except for necessaries. When the relation of guardian and ward ceases, the latter is entitled to have an account of the administration of his estate from the former. During the existence of this relation, the ward is under the subjection of his guardian, who stands in loco parentis. See “Guardian.” A subdivision of a city to watch in the daytime, for the purpose of preventing violations of the law. It is the duty of all police oflncers and constables to keep ward in their respective districts.
Synonyms of Ward
noun
- care
- charge
- custody
- defense
- guard
- guardianship
- keeping
- preservation
- protection
- safeguard
- safekeeping
- security
- trusteeship
- tutelage
- vigilance
- watch
- watchfulness Associated Concepts: ward of the state
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guardian and ward.
city government.
Ward in the American Legislation
Definition of Ward provided by the Uniform Probate Code:
Means an individual described in Section 5-102.
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