curatelle

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin cūrātēla, or formed from curateur +‎ -elle, on the model of tuteur ~ tutelle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ky.ʁa.tɛl/
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Noun

curatelle f (plural curatelles)

  1. (law) guardianship under which the ward is totally and permanently incapable
    Antonym: tutelle

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