custodianship

Definitions

The position, duties, or responsibility of a custodian.

The act of protecting, maintaining, or taking care of something on behalf of others.

Examples

The museum board takes its custodianship of the ancient artifacts very seriously.

Effective custodianship of the environment requires a long-term commitment to sustainable practices.

Synonyms

guardianship stewardship care supervision trusteeship charge oversight

Antonyms

neglect abandonment disregard irresponsibility mismanagement