WoD - tutelary

tutelary\TOO-tuh-lair-ee; TYOO-\ , adjective;
1.Having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or a thing; guardian; protecting; as, "tutelary goddesses."

Origin:
Tutelary derives from Latin tutelaris, from tutela, protection, guardianship, from tutus, past participle of tueri, to look at, to regard, especially to look at with care or for the purpose of protection. It is related to tutor, to have the guardianship or care of; to teach; to instruct.