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custody

One entry found.

Main Entry:
cus·to·dy 
          Listen to the pronunciation of custody
Pronunciation:
\ˈkəs-tə-dē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural cus·to·dies
Etymology:
Middle English custodie, from Latin custodia guarding, from custod-, custos guardian
Date:
15th century
: immediate charge and control (as over a ward or a suspect) exercised by a person or an authority ; also : safekeeping


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