Noun
The office of a protector or regent; protectorate.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHowever, in the 1650s, following Cromwell's adventures in Ireland, and his attempt to force his protectorship on independent Scotland, Irish prisoners of war and civilians, and smaller numbers of Scottish prisoners, were also sent to Bermuda. Source: Internet
Catherine was removed from Court, and she spent the last three years of her life in various English houses under "protectorship," similar to house arrest. Source: Internet