Ward Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Ward.

(n, singular) Ward - A ward is a person who is legally protected and taken care of by another person (called a guardian) because the court has decided so. This person might be a child whose own parents can't care for them properly or someone who had done something illegal. The guardian helps them grow in a good and proper way. It's like when a teacher takes care of all the students in a class.