stewardship

Etymology

From Middle English stiwardshepe, equivalent to steward + -ship.

noun

  1. The rank or office of a steward.
  2. The act of caring for or improving with time.
    In selecting Bran Stark, the lords of Westeros are choosing to value these stories and memories above whatever other qualities might make a good ruler, and more specifically, put an end to the caprices of heritage that have allowed bloodlines to wreak havoc on good stewardship of these kingdoms. 19 May 2019, Alex McLevy, “The final Game Of Thrones brings a pensive but simple meditation about stories (newbies)”, in The A.V. Club
    Foresters believe in stewardship of the land.

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