custodial

adjective cus·to·di·al \ ˌkə-ˈstō-dē-əl \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

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

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Examples of custodial in a Sentence

Her mother is the custodial parent.

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Last session, Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes filed Senate Bill 1220 to mandate recordings during custodial interrogations as well.

— scott maxwell, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Recorded interrogations: Where do Florida’s candidates for attorney general stand?," 11 Apr. 2018
Then-Statehouse Sergeant at Arms Dwight Dwinell whittled the head while the Statehouse the custodial staff carved the body.

— Fox News, "Vermont's statehouse goddess statue removed, worry over rot," 2 Apr. 2018
This year alone, district administration has experienced reductions in staffing (maintenance, operations/custodial, safety and security at the schools, etc.), resulting in less capacity for oversight and services within the district.

— deena bishop, Anchorage Daily News, "The three buckets of Alaska education funding," 27 Mar. 2018
The documents outline a specific custodial schedule for the months when Williams, 36, is filming Grey’s Anatomy, as well as a separate schedule for when the show is not in production.

— aurelie corinthios, PEOPLE.com, "Jesse Williams Granted Joint Physical Custody of Children Almost 1 Year After Divorce Filing," 27 Mar. 2018
She was located in Oregon at about 2 a.m. with Lucas Anthony Llyod, who is her non-custodial father.

— christina lords, idahostatesman, "Endangered 15-year-old found safe in Oregon, non-custodial father in custody | Idaho Statesman," 21 Mar. 2018
Sensors also monitor passenger throughput and alert custodial staff after a certain number of passengers enter the restroom.

— andrea rumbaugh, Houston Chronicle, "Potty upgrades help IAH reach 4-star status," 21 Mar. 2018
Evans has since been fired from her job with the custodial company Service Solutions.

— paula rogo, Essence.com, "This Custodian Stole From Students During The National School Walkout," 17 Mar. 2018
Meanwhile the Yum Center custodial staff will clean the aisles and seats around the arena.

— jeff greer, The Courier-Journal, "How will Louisville change the Yum Center court Sunday between NCAAs and the NIT? Quickly.," 16 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of custodial

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CUSTODIAL Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of custodial for English Language Learners

law : having the responsibility for taking care of a child : having custody of a child
: relating to the care of a building, equipment, or land
law : involving punishment that requires a criminal to spend time in a prison

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custodial

adjective cus·to·di·al \ ˌkəs-ˈtōd-ē-əl \

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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custodial

adjective cus·to·di·al \ kə-ˈstō-dē-əl \

legal Definition of custodial

1 : occurring during or in connection with custody

a custodial interrogation

2 : having sole custody or custody a greater portion of the time

a custodial parent

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