TUTELARY

tutelary

Noun

  1. A guardian or protector
    Batman served as a tutelary of Gotham City

Adjective

  1. Having guardianship or protection.
    when a minor is involved, frequently tutelary powers acompany powers of attorney
  2. Of or pertaining to guardians
    those are, of course, tutelary benefits which follow the tutelary responsibilities
  3. Having the qualities of a tutor.


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