custody
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noun \ˈkəs-tə-dē\ plural cus·to·dies
Definition of CUSTODY
: immediate charge and control (as over a ward or a suspect) exercised by a person or an authority; also : safekeeping
See Examples of CUSTODY
- She has sole custody of her daughter.
- The judge granted custody to the grandparents.
- The bank provides safe custody for valuables.
Origin of CUSTODY
Middle English custodie, from Latin custodia guarding, from custod-, custos guardian
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to CUSTODY
- Synonyms
- care, custodianship, guardianship, keeping, safekeeping, trust, ward
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