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TUTELAGE \TOO-tuhl-ij; TYOO-, noun:
1. The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection.
2. The state of being under a guardian or tutor.
3. Instruction, especially individual instruction accompanied by close attention and guidance.
In the midst of my first job, I sought to have a mentor - to possess TUTELAGE in my life. But all I did was sit at my computer and come up with ideas myself. Sweet.