custodial
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cus·to·di·al

adjective \ˌkəs-ˈtō-dē-əl\

Definition of CUSTODIAL

1
a : relating to guardianship
b : relating to, providing, or being protective care or services for basic needs <nursing and custodial care>
2
: having sole or primary custody of a child <the custodial parent>

Examples of CUSTODIAL

  1. Her mother is the custodial parent.

First Known Use of CUSTODIAL

1772

cus·to·di·al

adjective \ˌkəs-ˈtōd-ē-əl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CUSTODIAL

1
: relating to, providing, or being protective care or services for basic needs <nursing and custodial care>
2
: having sole or primary custody of a child <the custodial parent>

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