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Child vs. Ward: Know the Difference

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By Shumaila Saeed || Updated on December 25, 2023
A child is a young human being, while a ward is someone, often a child, under the protection and authority of a guardian or court.
Child vs. Ward

Key Differences

The term "child" typically refers to a young person, usually from birth until they reach adulthood. It denotes a biological or adopted offspring in a family. In contrast, a "ward" is a person, often a minor, placed under the protection and legal authority of a guardian or court. The designation of a ward often arises from a lack of parental care or ability.
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A child is part of a family unit, either through birth or adoption, and is under the care and authority of their parents or legal guardians. The relationship is primarily familial and personal. A ward, however, is under the guardianship of someone appointed by a court or legal authority, often due to the inability of the biological parents to provide adequate care or in cases of orphanage.
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The rights and responsibilities towards a child are usually inherent to the parents or legal guardians, stemming from a familial bond or legal adoption process. For a ward, these responsibilities are assigned by a legal authority to a guardian who may or may not be related to the ward. This guardianship is often a legal responsibility rather than a familial one.
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In the context of law and social services, a child may become a ward of the state or court if their parents are unable to care for them, or in situations of abuse or neglect. This transition highlights the difference where a "child" becomes a "ward" due to legal intervention for their protection.
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Finally, while every ward is a person, often a child, not every child is a ward. The status of being a ward specifically indicates a legal guardianship arrangement outside the typical family structure, whereas being a child does not inherently imply such legal or protective arrangements.
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Comparison Chart

Definition

A young human being, by birth or adoption.
A person under legal guardianship.
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Family Relationship

Biological or adopted member of a family.
Not necessarily related to the guardian.
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Guardianship Origin

Inherent parental care.
Appointed by court or legal authority.
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Legal Implications

Familial rights and responsibilities.
Legal responsibilities of a guardian.
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Circumstances of Care

Typically cared for by parents.
Cared for by a guardian due to legal need.
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Child and Ward Definitions

Child

A son or daughter, regardless of age.
She is the only child of her parents.
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Ward

A minor under the care of a legal guardian.
The judge appointed her as the child's ward.
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Child

An offspring or descendant.
Generations of the family’s children gathered for the reunion.
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Ward

A dependent under someone’s charge.
The mentor accepted the young artist as his ward.
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Child

A person who has not yet reached adulthood.
The law protects the rights of the child.
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Ward

A room in a hospital usually holding six or more patients.
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Child

A person between birth and puberty.
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Ward

A division in a hospital for the care of a particular group of patients
A maternity ward.
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Child

A person who has not attained maturity or the age of legal majority.
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Ward

A division of a city or town, especially an electoral district, for administrative and representative purposes.
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Child

An unborn infant; a fetus.
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Ward

A district of some English and Scottish counties corresponding roughly to the hundred or the wapentake.
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Child

An infant; a baby.
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Ward

One of the divisions of a penal institution, such as a prison.
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Child

One who is childish or immature.
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Ward

An open court or area of a castle or fortification enclosed by walls.
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Child

Someone to whom a specified person is a parent.
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Ward

(Law) A minor or a person deemed legally incompetent.
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Child

A member of a tribe; descendant
Children of Abraham.
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Ward

A person under the protection or care of another.
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Child

An individual regarded as strongly affected by another or by a specified time, place, or circumstance
A child of nature.
A child of the Sixties.
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Ward

The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship.
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Child

A product or result of something specified
“Times Square is a child of the 20th century” (Richard F. Shepard).
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Ward

The act of keeping watch or being a lookout.
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Child

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority).
Go easy on him: he is but a child.
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Ward

The state of being under guard; custody.
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Child

A kid aged 1 to 11 years, whereas neonates are aged 0 to 1 month, infants are aged 1 month to 12 months, and adolescents are aged 12 years to 18 years.
Regular chores can be appropriate for both children and adolescents, given age-appropriate limits on difficulty level and time on task.
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Ward

A defensive movement or attitude, especially in fencing; a guard.
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Child

(with possessive) One's direct descendant by birth, regardless of age; one's offspring; a son or daughter.
My youngest child is forty-three this year.
His adult children visit him yearly.
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Ward

The projecting ridge of a lock or keyhole that prevents the turning or insertion of a key other than the proper one.
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Child

(cartomancy) The thirteenth Lenormand card.
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Ward

The notch cut into a key that corresponds to such a ridge.
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Child

(figurative) A figurative offspring, particularly:
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Ward

To guard; protect.
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Child

A person considered a product of a place or culture, a member of a tribe or culture, regardless of age.
The children of Israel.
He is a child of his times.
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Ward

A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.
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Child

Anything derived from or caused by something.
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Ward

Protection, defence.
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Child

(computing) A data item, process, or object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another.
The child node then stores the actual data of the parent node.
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Ward

(obsolete) A guard or watchman; now replaced by warden.
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Child

Youth of noble birth
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Ward

The action of a watchman; monitoring, surveillance keep ward etc.}}
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Child

(mathematics) A subordinate node of a tree.
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Ward

Guardianship, especially of a child or prisoner.
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Child

A female child, a girl.
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Ward

An enchantment or spell placed over a designated area or social unit, that prevents any tresspasser from entering; approaching; or even being able to locate said protected premises or demographic.
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Child

To give birth; to beget or procreate.
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Ward

Land tenure through military service.
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Child

A son or a daughter; a male or female descendant, in the first degree; the immediate progeny of human parents; - in law, legitimate offspring. Used also of animals and plants.
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Ward

(fencing) A guarding or defensive motion or position.
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Child

A descendant, however remote; - used esp. in the plural; as, the children of Israel; the children of Edom.
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Ward

A protected place, and by extension, a type of subdivision.
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Child

One who, by character of practice, shows signs of relationship to, or of the influence of, another; one closely connected with a place, occupation, character, etc.; as, a child of God; a child of the devil; a child of disobedience; a child of toil; a child of the people.
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Ward

An area of a castle, corresponding to a circuit of the walls.
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Child

A noble youth. See Childe.
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Ward

A section or subdivision of a prison.
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Child

A young person of either sex. esp. one between infancy and youth; hence, one who exhibits the characteristics of a very young person, as innocence, obedience, trustfulness, limited understanding, etc.
When I was child. I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
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Ward

An administrative division of a borough, city or council.
On our last visit to Tokyo, we went to Chiyoda ward and visited the Emperor's palace.
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Child

A female infant.
A boy or a child, I wonder?
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Ward

(UK) A division of a forest.
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Child

To give birth; to produce young.
This queen Genissa childing died.
It chanced within two days they childed both.
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Ward

(Mormonism) A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.
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Child

A young person of either sex;
She writes books for children
They're just kids
`tiddler' is a British term for youngsters
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Ward

A part of a hospital, with beds, where patients reside.
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Child

A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age;
They had three children
They were able to send their kids to college
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Ward

A person under guardianship.
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Child

An immature childish person;
He remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
Stop being a baby!
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Ward

A minor looked after by a guardian.
After the trial, little Robert was declared a ward of the state.
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Child

A member of a clan or tribe;
The children of Israel
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Ward

(obsolete) An underage orphan.
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Child

A young human being, especially before puberty.
The child played happily in the park.
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Ward

An object used for guarding.
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Child

A person regarded as having the qualities of a child.
He approached life with the wonder of a child.
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Ward

The ridges on the inside of a lock, or the incisions on a key.
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Ward

(transitive) To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
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Ward

(transitive) To defend, to protect.
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Ward

(transitive) To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches off}}
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Ward

(intransitive) To be vigilant; to keep guard.
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Ward

(intransitive) To act on the defensive with a weapon.
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Ward

One who, or that which, guards; garrison; defender; protector; means of guarding; defense; protection.
For the best ward of mine honor.
The assieged castle's wardTheir steadfast stands did mightily maintain.
For want of other ward,He lifted up his hand, his front to guard.
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Ward

The state of being under guard or guardianship; confinement under guard; the condition of a child under a guardian; custody.
And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard.
I must attend his majesty's command, to whom I am now in ward.
It is also inconvenient, in Ireland, that the wards and marriages of gentlemen's children should be in the disposal of any of those lords.
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Ward

A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard.
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Ward

One who, or that which, is guarded.
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Ward

A minor or person under the care of a guardian; as, a ward in chancery.
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Ward

A projecting ridge of metal in the interior of a lock, to prevent the use of any key which has not a corresponding notch for passing it.
The lock is made . . . more secure by attaching wards to the front, as well as to the back, plate of the lock, in which case the key must be furnished with corresponding notches.
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Ward

A division of a county.
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Ward

A division, district, or quarter of a town or city.
Throughout the trembling city placed a guard,Dealing an equal share to every ward.
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Ward

A division of a forest.
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Ward

A division of a hospital; as, a fever ward.
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Ward

To keep in safety; to watch; to guard; formerly, in a specific sense, to guard during the day time.
Whose gates he found fast shut, no living wightTo ward the same.
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Ward

To defend; to protect.
Tell him it was a hand that warded himFrom thousand dangers.
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Ward

To defend by walls, fortifications, etc.
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Ward

To fend off; to repel; to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; - usually followed by off.
Now wards a felling blow, now strikes again.
The pointed javelin warded off his rage.
It instructs the scholar in the various methods of warding off the force of objections.
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Ward

To be vigilant; to keep guard.
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Ward

To act on the defensive with a weapon.
She redoubling her blows drove the stranger to no other shift than to ward and go back.
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Ward

A person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
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Ward

A district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
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Ward

Block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care;
They put her in a 4-bed ward
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Ward

English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)
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Ward

English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)
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Ward

United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)
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Ward

A division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
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Ward

Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect;
Guard my possessions while I'm away
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Ward

Someone under protection or care of another.
As his ward, she was provided for in his will.
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Ward

A person under the guardianship of the state.
The foster child became a ward of the state.
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Ward

An individual whose affairs are managed by a court.
The elderly man was declared a ward due to incapacity.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries

Can a child have multiple legal guardians?

Yes, a child can have more than one guardian, like both parents.
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What is the legal age of a child?

The legal age of a child varies by country, typically under 18 years.
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Are all children considered wards?

No, only those under legal guardianship separate from parents.
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What rights does a guardian have over a ward?

Guardians have rights to make decisions regarding the ward's care and welfare.
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Is adoption necessary to become a child's legal guardian?

No, guardianship and adoption are separate legal processes.
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Can a child legally own property?

Generally, no. Property ownership is usually managed by their guardians until they are adults.
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Who appoints a guardian for a ward?

A court usually appoints a guardian for a ward.
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Can a ward be an adult?

Yes, if they are incapable of managing their own affairs.
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Do parents automatically become their child’s guardians?

Yes, biological parents are typically the natural guardians.
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Can a child choose their guardian?

In some cases, older children's preferences are considered by the court.
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Can a child decide their educational path?

Typically, parents or guardians decide, considering the child's interests.
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Can a child live independently from their parents?

Legally, children are usually under their parents’ care until they reach adulthood.
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Are wards always related to their guardians?

No, wards are not necessarily related to their guardians.
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How is a ward’s welfare ensured?

The guardian and sometimes state authorities ensure the ward's welfare.
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Can a child's guardianship change?

Yes, through legal processes, a child's guardianship can change.
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Is a guardian financially responsible for a ward?

Yes, guardians are usually responsible for the ward's financial needs.
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What happens when a ward reaches adulthood?

They typically exit the guardianship unless they are unable to care for themselves.
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Can a ward inherit from their guardian?

Yes, if the guardian includes them in the will.
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Do all children have the same legal rights?

Most countries have laws to protect children's rights universally.
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What support is available for wards of the state?

Wards of the state often receive support through social services and foster care systems.
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Tatkal is a scheme for last-minute train bookings in India with fixed quotas and prices, while Premium Tatkal offers dynamic pricing and fewer quotas for urgent travel.
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The Catholic Bible includes additional books in the Old Testament not found in the NIV Bible; the NIV is a modern English translation.
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NM3 measures gas volume under Normal conditions (0°C and 1.01325 bar), while M3 measures volume under the conditions at which it is measured, without standard adjustment.
Michael vs. MichealMichael vs. Micheal
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"Michael" is a common male name, whereas "Micheal" is often a misspelling or a less common variant.
Ivory vs. LinenIvory vs. Linen
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Ivory refers to a shade of white with a slight yellowish or creamy hue, often associated with the material from elephant tusks, while linen is a textile made from flax fibers, known for its durability, coolness, and breathability.
Guideline vs. GuidanceGuideline vs. Guidance
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"Guideline" refers to a set of rules or instructions designed to influence decisions and actions, while "guidance" is the act of providing advice or information to support decision-making, focusing more on the process than on specific rules.
Broadsheet vs. TabloidBroadsheet vs. Tabloid
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Broadsheet is a large-format newspaper focusing on serious content; Tabloid is a smaller, sensational news-focused paper.
Chinese vs. VietnameseChinese vs. Vietnamese
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Chinese and Vietnamese are distinct languages from East Asia and Southeast Asia, respectively, each with unique cultural and linguistic characteristics.
Cisco Network Essentials vs. Cisco Network AdvantageCisco Network Essentials vs. Cisco Network Advantage
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Cisco Network Essentials offers basic networking features, while Cisco Network Advantage provides advanced capabilities and greater functionality.
Verbal Communication vs. Nonverbal CommunicationVerbal Communication vs. Nonverbal Communication
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Verbal communication uses words to convey messages, while nonverbal communication involves gestures, facial expressions, and body language.
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Fl. oz. measures volume, used for liquids (e.g., water, milk), while oz. measures weight, for solids or overall mass (e.g., cheese, gold).

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