noun.
The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection; as, the king's right of seigniory and tutelage.
noun.
The state of being under a guardian; care or protection enjoyed.
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noun.
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
noun.
teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
Word Usage
"The group's tutelage is far from polite and largely relies on instructors such as the Repairman and the Butcher, beating lessons into Gibson until he passes out."