Ward ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ward ( noun )

1. A district or area of a city or town assigned to a particular person for administrative or political control.
2. A section of a hospital for patients with a particular condition or requiring a particular type of treatment.
3. A person placed under the protection or care of another person or institution.

Origin:

Old english weard, of germanic origin; related to dutch wacht and german wacht.

Examples:

1. The city is divided into several wards for electoral purposes.
2. She's been moved to a private ward for her recovery.
3. He was placed in a juvenile ward for the protection of the state.
4. The children were removed from the care of their parents and placed in a ward of the state.
5. A ward of the court, is a person placed under the protection of a legal guardian.

(As a verb)

Ward ( verb )

1. A district or area of a city or town assigned to a particular person for administrative or political control.
2. A section of a hospital for patients with a particular condition or requiring a particular type of treatment.
3. A person placed under the protection or care of another person or institution.

Origin:

Old english weard, of germanic origin; related to dutch wacht and german wacht.

Examples:

1. The city is divided into several wards for electoral purposes.
2. She's been moved to a private ward for her recovery.
3. He was placed in a juvenile ward for the protection of the state.
4. The children were removed from the care of their parents and placed in a ward of the state.
5. A ward of the court, is a person placed under the protection of a legal guardian.