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custody

[ˈkʌstədi]

custody Definition

  • 1the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
  • 2imprisonment; confinement

Using custody: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "custody" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mother was awarded custody of her children after the divorce.

  • Example

    The suspect is currently in police custody.

  • Example

    The museum has custody of the valuable artifacts.

  • Example

    The bank has custody of the client's assets.

custody Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using custody

  • to have responsibility for taking care of or protecting something

    Example

    The bank has custody of the client's assets.

  • in a safe place where it is protected and looked after

    Example

    The valuable documents are kept in safe custody at the bank.

  • to no longer have the legal right to make decisions about a child's upbringing and to have physical care and control of the child

    Example

    The father lost custody of his children due to neglect.

Phrases with custody

  • the legal right to make decisions about a child's upbringing and to have physical care and control of the child

    Example

    The court granted joint custody to both parents.

  • under arrest or detention by the police or other authorities

    Example

    The suspect is currently in custody awaiting trial.

  • to arrest or detain someone

    Example

    The police took the suspect into custody for questioning.

Origins of custody

from Latin 'custodia', meaning 'guardianship'

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Summary: custody in Brief

The term 'custody' [ˈkʌstədi] refers to protective care or guardianship of someone or something, as well as imprisonment or confinement. It can refer to child custody, as in 'The court granted joint custody to both parents,' or being in custody, as in 'The suspect is currently in police custody.' Idioms like 'have custody of' and 'in safe custody' denote responsibility and protection, while 'lose custody of' implies loss of legal rights.

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