tutela

noun

tu·​te·​la

t(y)üˈtēlə

plural tutelae

-ēˌlē

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

Word History

Etymology

Latin, protection, guardianship, guardian

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