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Term: Tutela
Definition: Tutela was a type of guardianship in ancient Rome for children who were not yet adults. It was also used for people who were mentally incapacitated or had poor judgment. The guardian was responsible for taking care of the person and their property. There were different types of tutela, including cura furiosi for the insane, cura minoris for minors with complete capacity but poor judgment, and cura prodigi for spendthrifts who needed help managing their finances. The guardian had to approve any actions that could affect the person's property or liabilities.
Definition: Tutela was a form of guardianship in ancient Rome that was used to protect individuals who were not capable of managing their own affairs. It was similar to patria potestas, but extended to both the person and property of the individual. There were also other forms of guardianship, such as cura furiosi, cura minoris, and cura prodigi, which were used for specific situations.
These examples illustrate how tutela was used to protect individuals who were not capable of managing their own affairs. Each form of guardianship was used for a specific situation, such as cura furiosi for an insane person, cura minoris for a minor with defective judgment, and cura prodigi for a spendthrift. The curator was appointed to manage the individual's property and protect their interests.