Synonyms of custody

custody

noun

ˈkə-stə-dē 

as in care

responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something

the government department having custody of all official state gifts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• care
• guardianship
• custodianship
• control
• safekeeping
• ward
• supervision
• management
• hand(s)
• trust
• keeping
• governorship
• superintendence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of custody

Davis was taken into custody on charges of arson causing bodily harm, attempted first-degree murder and criminal attempt to commit a first-degree felony, the affidavit said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Declan Conroy, one of the main prosecutors on the case, said Singh may have used gang intermediaries to issue orders to extort the man while in ICE custody. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

The group claims the two governments held monthly meetings to share the immigration files of Iranians in ICE custody, including final orders of removal and applications for asylum. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Kirkpatrick said attorneys at Public Citizen believe the administration is sharing this information based on testimony with detainees in immigration custody. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 7 July 2026