Word Information

Custody

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Definitions for Custody

noun
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Synonyms
Examples
  1. his detention was politically motivated
  2. the prisoner is on hold
  3. he is in the custody of police
noun
holding by the police
Examples
  1. the suspect is in custody
noun
(with `in') guardianship over
Synonyms
Examples
  1. in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
  2. my fate is in your hands
  3. too much power in the president's hands
  4. your guests are now in my custody
  5. the mother was awarded custody of the children

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