self-appointed+guardian

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• self-appointed — self appointment, n. /self euh poyn tid/, adj. chosen by oneself to act in a certain capacity or to fulfill a certain function, esp. pompously or self righteously: a self appointed guardian of the public s morals. [1790 1800] * * * …   Universalium

• self-appointed — adjective thinking that you are the best person to lead other people or represent their wishes and opinions, especially when you are not: a self appointed guardian of morality …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• self-appointed — adj. designated so by oneself, not authorized by another (a self appointed guardian) …   Useful english dictionary

• self-appointed — adj. Self appointed is used with these nouns: ↑guardian, ↑task …   Collocations dictionary

• guardian — noun 1 person/institution that guards/protects sth ADJECTIVE ▪ self appointed ▪ She has become the self appointed guardian of the nation s conscience. ▪ moral VERB + GUARDIAN ▪ act as …   Collocations dictionary

• guardian — n. 1) to appoint smb. guardian 2) (often fig.) a self appointed guardian * * * [ gɑːdɪən] (often fig.) a self appointed guardian to appoint smb. guardian …   Combinatory dictionary

• self-ap·point·ed — /ˌsɛlfəˈpoıntəd/ adj disapproving : thinking of yourself as having a particular position, job, responsibility, etc., without considering the opinions or wishes of other people a self appointed guardian of public morals …   Useful english dictionary

• guardian — guard·ian / gär dē ən/ n: one who has or is entitled or legally appointed to the care and management of the person or property of another compare committee, conservator, curator, receiver …   Law dictionary

• guardian and ward — The legal relationship that exists between a person (the guardian) appointed by a court to take care of and manage the property of a person (the ward) who does not possess the legal capacity to do so, by reason of age, comprehension, or self… …   Law dictionary

• guardian — A person lawfully invested with the power, and charged with the duty, of taking care of the person and managing the property and rights of another person, who, for defect of age, understanding, or self control, is considered incapable of… …   Black's law dictionary

• guardian — A person lawfully invested with the power, and charged with the duty, of taking care of the person and managing the property and rights of another person, who, for defect of age, understanding, or self control, is considered incapable of… …   Black's law dictionary