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a.) The act of guarding; watch; guard; guardianship; specifically, a guarding during the day. See the Note under Watch, n., 1.

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	n. 1) a ~~person (usually a minor) who has a guardian appointed by~~ the ~~court to care for and take responsibility for that person~~. ~~A governmental agency may take temporary custody of a minor for his/her protection and care if~~ the ~~child is suffering from parental neglect or abuse~~, ~~or has been in trouble with the law. Such a child is a "ward of the court" (if the custody is court-ordered) or a "ward of the state~~.~~" 2) a political division of a city~~, ~~much like a council district~~.		a.) The act of guarding; watch; guard; guardianship; specifically, a guarding during the day. See the Note under Watch, n., 1.