care

noun

1. : watchful or protective attention, caution, concern, prudence, or regard usually towards an action or situation; especially : due care a person has a duty to use care in dealing with others, and failure to do so is negligence —R. I. Mehr — see also due care, negligence, standard of care : due care a person has a duty to use care in dealing with others, and failure to do so is negligence —R. I. Mehr — see also due care, negligence, standard of care

   Note: Statute, case law, and custom often impose a duty of care. The degree or standard of care owed varies depending on the circumstances. For example, a landlord has to exercise greater care in relation to a tenant than to a trespasser.

2. a : personal supervision or responsibility : charge

   b : maintenance