Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tutela

noun

/tuˈteɪlə/

Definition

Tutela refers to a legal concept concerning guardianship or protection.

Examples

In some countries, the system of tutela ensures that children without parents are provided with adequate care and education.
The tutela granted to her grandparents allowed them to make legal decisions on her behalf.
He sought tutela from the court to protect his interests in the property dispute.

Meaning

In many jurisdictions, tutela is the formal arrangement under which a guardian takes on the responsibility of caring for and managing the affairs of a person who is unable to do so themselves, often due to age, disability, or legal incapacity.