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Synonyms of custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
- the government department having custody of all official state gifts
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“Custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custody. Accessed 16 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of custody was in the 15th century
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