Ward in United States
Ward Definition
An infant placed by authority of law under the care of a guardian. 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 relation, the ward is under the subjection of his guardian, who stands in loco parentis. See “Guardian.” A subdivision of a city to watch in the daytime, for the purpose of preventing violations of the law. It is the duty of all police oflncers and constables to keep ward in their respective districts.
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| Ward | Ward in the UK Legal Encyclopedia. |
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| Ward | Ward in the Criminal Law Portal of the American Encyclopedia of Law. |
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| Ward | Ward in the Employment and Labor Portal of the American Encyclopedia of Law. |
| Ward | Ward in the Personal Injury and Tort Portal of the American Encyclopedia of Law. |
| Ward | Ward in the Environmental Law Portal of the American Encyclopedia of Law. |
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An infant placed by authority of law under the care of a guardian. 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 relation, the ward is under the subjection of his guardian, who stands in loco parentis. See “Guardian.” A subdivision of a city to watch in the daytime, for the purpose of preventing violations of the law. It is the duty of all police oflncers and constables to keep ward in their respective districts.
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This definition of Ward Is based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary . This definition needs to be proofread..
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hundred.
guardian and ward.
city government.
Further Reading (Articles)
COUNTY RACES BY WARD // County Board President, State’s Attorney, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Chicago Sun-Times; March 22, 1990
STATE RACES BY WARD, Chicago Sun-Times; March 22, 1990
Mayoral Race by Ward, The Washington Post; September 17, 1998
Ward-by-ward lineup for aldermanic elections, Chicago Sun-Times; December 16, 1986
Wards and precincts of city’s districts, The Boston Globe (Boston, MA); September 22, 1991
Wards cross river in remap draft, The Beacon News – Aurora (IL); February 13, 2012
Ward-by-ward vote for City Councilor at large, The Boston Globe (Boston, MA); November 8, 1995
Redrawn Wards Approved In D.C.; Factious Debate Ends in 11-1 Vote, The Washington Post; June 20, 2001; Sewell Chan and Perry Bacon Jr.
Revised ward-by-ward vote for city councilor at large, The Boston Globe (Boston, MA); November 10, 1995
Wards’ Closure to Cost 28,000 Workers Their Jobs., Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL); December 29, 2000
WARD 1 IN PROFILE; A Community That Diversity Calls Home, The Washington Post; June 4, 1998; Cindy Loose
In Ward 8, A Hunger for Better Days, The Washington Post; August 27, 1992; Rene Sanchez
Ward map vote avoids battle 48-1 approval leaves Polish leaders angry, Chicago Sun-Times; December 20, 2001; Fran Spielman
WARD, GIAMBRA CLASH ON REGIONALIZATION, The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY); October 3, 2003; ANTHONY CARDINALE
WARD MAINTAINS CLAIM OF VOTING AGAINST EFFORTS TO RAISE TAXES, The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY); October 30, 2003; ROBERT J. McCARTHY
Ward Families Have an Insular Nature, The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY); February 26, 2013
Andre Ward Moves on after Contract Dispute, Takes on Edwin Rodriguez, Pasadena Star-News; November 16, 2013; Morales, Robert
Ward finds way to win after layoff, Oakland Tribune; November 17, 2006; Dylan HernandezSTAFF
WARD GETS THE WORD AT UB: HE’S OUT BULLS FOOTBALL COACH HAD 8-24 RECORD IN THREE SEASONS, The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY); November 23, 1994; MIKE HARRINGTON – News Sports Reporter
Poole: Ward’s ugly victory a beautiful thing, Oakland Tribune; May 16, 2009; Monte Poole
Ward in the context of Juvenile and Family Law
Definition ofWard, published by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: A minor who is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for a delinquent act, status offense, or an allegation or finding of abuse, neglect, or dependency. Also, a person who has a legally appointed guardian is the ward of that guardian.
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