protectorship
/prəˈtɛktərˌʃɪp/
noun
- The position, authority, or term of a protector; the role of guarding or defending someone or something.
- The protectorship of the ancient artifacts was entrusted to the museum's curator.
- During his protectorship, the community saw a significant decrease in crime.
- He assumed the protectorship of the wildlife reserve after the previous director retired.
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