Custody

noun
'kəstədi

Noun

  • (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

    your guests are now in my custody

    the mother was awarded custody of the children

    Similar:Hands
    Type of:GuardianshipKeepingSafekeeping
  • a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

    he is in the custody of police

    Similar:DetainmentDetentionHold
    Type of:Confinement
  • holding by the police

    the suspect is in custody

    Type of:ImprisonmentInternment

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