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(A) domestic relations. An infant placed by authority of law under the care of a guardian. 2. While under the care of a guardian a ward can make no contract whatever binding upon him, except for necessaries. When the relation of guardian and ward ceases, the latter is entitled to have an account of the administration of his estate from the former. During the existence of this … [Read more...] about WARD

In old English law. A wall; a sea-wall; a mound, bank, or wall erected in marshy districts as a protection against the sea. … [Read more...] about WALLIA

An infant who is under the superintendence of the chancellor. … [Read more...] about WARD IN CHANCERY

Beads made of shells, used as money by the North American Indians, and which continued current in New York as late as 1693. … [Read more...] about WAMPUM

Lat. In old English law. Ward; guard; protection; keeping; custody. Spelman. A ward; an infant under wardship. Id. In old Scotch law. An award; the Judgment of a court. … [Read more...] about WARDA