tutela

noun
tu·​te·​la | \ t(y)üˈtēlə\
plural tutelae\ -​ēˌlē \

Definition of tutela

1 Roman, civil, & Scots law : the right or power of a tutor over his ward : the relation of a tutor to his ward or pupil
2 Roman law : a guardianship over a woman regardless of age who is not under marital or paternal power exercised by certain of her relatives by law

History and Etymology for tutela

Latin, protection, guardianship, guardian

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