guardian ad litem

Noun

Meaning

guardian ad litem (plural guardians ad litem)

An individual (often a lawyer) appointed to represent the best interests of a child or incapacitated person for the purpose of a legal procedure.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

A former cop turned guardian ad litem is the girl’s only advocate when Dad kidnaps them and tries to disappear. Source: Internet

“A person whose sole concern is, what is in the best interest of a child — a parent or a guardian ad litem — that role is desperately needed now.” Source: Internet

That was in my role as a guardian ad litem in South Carolina family court. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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