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tutelage

tu.te.lage \t(y)u:t-*l-ij\ n [L tutela protection, guardian, fr. tutus, pp. 
   of tueri to lo]ok at, guard 1: an act of guarding or protecting : 
   GUARDIANSHIP  2: the state of being under a guardian or tutor; also : the 
   right o r power of a tutor over his pupil 3a: instruction esp. of an 
   individual  3b: a guiding influence