Law Dictionary Definitions

guardian of the spiritualities.Eccles. law. A person who exercises the spiritual and ecclesiastical jurisdiction of a diocese during a vacancy in the see or the absence of the bishop. [Blacks Law 8th]

guardian of the poor.Hist. A person in charge of the relief and maintenance of the poor in a parish. • Guardians of the poor administered poor-relief funds raised under the Poor Relief Act of • The function is now performed by local authorities. [Blacks Law 8th]

guardian of the cinque ports.See WARDEN OF THE CINQUE PORTS. [Blacks Law 8th]

guardian,n.1. One who has the legal authority and duty to care for another’s person or property, esp. because of the other’s infancy, incapacity, or disability. • A guardian may be appointed either for all purposes or for a specific purpose. — Abbr. gdn. — Also termed custodian. See CONSERVATOR. Cf. WARD(1). [Cases: Guardian and Ward…

guardhouse lawyer.See JAILHOUSE LAWYER. [Blacks Law 8th]

guardage.Hist. 1.WARDSHIP. 2.GUARDIANSHIP. [Blacks Law 8th]

guard. See DOORKEEPER. [Blacks Law 8th]

guaranty treaty.See guarantee treaty under TREATY(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

guaranty stock.See STOCK. [Blacks Law 8th]

guaranty letter of credit.See standby letter of credit under LETTER OF CREDIT. [Blacks Law 8th]