Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

guardian ad litem

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.91 in modern English

Syllables: guardian ad litem
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

1

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

"Guardians ad litem are the volunteer voices for children, investigating, reporting, going to court to advocate. It is not a job for sissies."

Inflected Forms

guardians ad litem (plural)

Questions

What does guardian ad litem mean?: An individual (often a lawyer) appointed to represent the best interests of a child or incapacitated person for the purpose of a legal procedure.

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