| guard |
1. an holding, generally an honor, that will prevent the opponents from taking a large number of tricks in a given suit; stopper; 2. to prevent the opponents from turning a particular card or cards into winners; the card or cards held to prevent this. A guard might be several of the following:
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| guardianship |
persons. The power or protective authority given by law, and imposed on an individual who is free and in the enjoyment of his rights, over one whose weakness on account of his age, renders him unable to protect himself. Vide Tutor.
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| guardian ad litem |
In Utah State Court proceedings, a lawyer appointed by a court to look after the interests of an infant, child or incompetent person during court proceedings.
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| guardianship |
Legal right given to a person to be responsible for the food, housing, health care, and other necessities of a person deemed incapable of providing these necessities for himself or herself. A guardian also may be given responsibility for the person
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| guardian ad litem |
A special guardian appointed by the court, usually a lawyer, to act on behalf of the minor or incompetent. The guardian ad litem is considered an officer of the court and represents the interests of the minor or incompetent in court and legal matters.
Ãâó: www.courts.mo.gov/osca/index.nsf/0/8b69295b674dde2...
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