custodial
adjective
cus·to·di·al
ˌkə-ˈstō-dē-əl 
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 in a Sentence
Her mother is the custodial parent.
Recent Examples on the Web
Yes, the approval is a signal from the world’s largest market that digital assets are here to stay, but to avoid the mistakes of the past and ensure stability the right custodial infrastructure set-up and protocols need to be in place.
—
Sebastian Widmann, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
His manner of death was declared a homicide, according to a custodial death report filed with the Texas Office of the Attorney General.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
The district attorney has said in court that Jordan punched the custodial officer who was trying to do their job.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024
If there are a lot of gains in the custodial account, though, parents would be smart to get a tax pro’s advice before making this move.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
For instance, the guidance requires providers of custodial services to separate their assets from those of clients and forbids misuse of client assets.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
More than 700 municipal workers in the large South Florida city of Hialeah are pushing to keep their union alive, potentially impacting everyone from accountants, building inspectors, electricians, custodial workers, police radio dispatchers and more.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Deputies and custodial staff immediately performed life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at 5:30 a.m.
Modeste said the sheriff’s office investigation into the death is ongoing.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
Jordan will serve an additional 32 months in prison for committing battery on a custodial officer Jan. 20 at the Placer County Jail.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2024
Sebastian Widmann, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
His manner of death was declared a homicide, according to a custodial death report filed with the Texas Office of the Attorney General.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
The district attorney has said in court that Jordan punched the custodial officer who was trying to do their job.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024
If there are a lot of gains in the custodial account, though, parents would be smart to get a tax pro’s advice before making this move.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
For instance, the guidance requires providers of custodial services to separate their assets from those of clients and forbids misuse of client assets.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
More than 700 municipal workers in the large South Florida city of Hialeah are pushing to keep their union alive, potentially impacting everyone from accountants, building inspectors, electricians, custodial workers, police radio dispatchers and more.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Deputies and custodial staff immediately performed life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at 5:30 a.m.
Modeste said the sheriff’s office investigation into the death is ongoing.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
Jordan will serve an additional 32 months in prison for committing battery on a custodial officer Jan. 20 at the Placer County Jail.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Custodial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custodial. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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custodial
adjective
cus·to·di·al
ˌkəs-ˈtōd-ē-əl
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
Legal Definition
custodial
adjective
cus·to·di·al
kə-ˈstō-dē-əl
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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