custody

cus·to·dy

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

Examples of CUSTODY

1. She has sole custody of her daughter.
2. The judge granted custody to the grandparents.
3. 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

Related Words: control, governorship, hand(s), management, superintendence, supervision

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