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单词 conservator
释义

conservator

noun

con·​ser·​va·​tor kən-ˈsər-və-tər How to pronounce conservator (audio)
-və-ˌtȯr;
ˈkän(t)-sər-ˌvā-tər
1
a
: one that preserves from injury or violation : protector
b
: one that is responsible for the care, restoration, and repair of archival or museum articles
2
: a person, official, or institution designated to take over and protect the interests of an incompetent
3
: an official charged with the protection of something affecting public welfare and interests
conservatorial
kən-ˌsər-və-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce conservator (audio)
(ˌ)kän-
adjective
conservatorship
kən-ˈsər-və-tər-ˌship How to pronounce conservator (audio)
-və-ˌtȯr-;
ˈkän(t)-sər-ˌvā-tər-
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Jamie was previously removed as his daughter's conservator. Iris Goldsztajn, Marie Claire, 4 Nov. 2021 Jamie Spears is out as Britney's conservator, women's college hoops will now be part of March Madness, and former Bumble COO Sarah Jones Simmer on how a cancer diagnosis changed her career trajectory. Fortune, 30 Sep. 2021 Jamie Spears was suspended as his daughter’s conservator last month after her attorney accused him of financial mismanagement. NBC News, 29 Sep. 2021 Rosengart asked in Monday's filing that Jamie Spears be removed as Spears' conservator no later than Wednesday, when a hearing on the matter is scheduled. Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2021 Jamie Spears steps down as his daughter Britney's conservator. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 23 June 2021 Earlier this month, Judge Penny ordered Jamie to be deposed as part of an investigation into his role as conservator of her estate. Charmaine Patterson And Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 The good news came shortly after Spears's father filed paperwork to terminate his role as conservator of his daughter's estate. ELLE, 11 Apr. 2022 This request comes a month after Britney’s conservatorship was formally terminated and three months after Jamie was suspended from his role as conservator of Britney’s estate. Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Legal Definition

conservator

noun

con·​ser·​va·​tor kən-ˈsər-və-tər, ˈkän-sər-ˌvā- How to pronounce conservator (audio)
1
: a person, official, or institution appointed by a court to take over and manage the estate of an incompetent compare committee, curator, guardian, receiver, tutor
2
: a public official charged with the protection of something affecting public welfare and interests
specifically : an official placed in charge of a bank because its affairs are not in a satisfactory condition

conservator

noun

as in preservationist

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • preservationist
  • protector
  • preserver
  • conserver
  • saver

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • vandal
  • wrecker
  • defacer
  • destroyer
  • despoiler
  • waster
  • demolisher
  • saboteur
  • tagger
  • desecrator
  • graffitist
  • ravager
  • ruiner
  • desecrater
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