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stewardship
noun stew·ard·ship \ˈstü-ərd-ˌship, ˈstyü-; ˈst(y)u̇rd-\
: the activity or job of protecting and being responsible for something
Full Definition of STEWARDSHIP
1
: the office, duties, and obligations of a steward
2
: the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially : the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care <stewardship of natural resources>
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First Known Use of STEWARDSHIP
15th century
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