custody

[ˈkʌstədi]

custody Definition

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

Synonyms for custody

• care
• protection
• guardianship
• supervision
• detention
• imprisonment

Antonyms for custody

• release
• freedom

Idioms Using custody

• have custody of

  to have responsibility for taking care of or protecting something

  Example

  The bank has custody of the client's assets.

• in safe custody

  in a safe place where it is protected and looked after

  Example

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

• lose custody of

  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

• child 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.

• in custody

  under arrest or detention by the police or other authorities

  Example

  The suspect is currently in custody awaiting trial.

• take into custody

  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.