n. [ L. tutela protection, fr. tutus safe, fr. tueri to watch, defend. Cf. Tuition. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection; as, the king's right of seigniory and tutelage. [ 1913 Webster ]
The childhood of the European nations was passed under the tutelage of the clergy. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state of being under a guardian; care or protection enjoyed. V. Knox. [ 1913 Webster ]