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ccustody, cusstody, custod, custoddy, custodyy, custoody, custtody, cutsody, cuustody, cuztody, kustody, ustody
Custody — synonyms, definition
1. custody (Noun)
36 synonyms
burden captivity care charge claws clutches confinement conservation control cover defense detainment detention domain grasp guard guardianship hands hold imprisonment • • •
3 definitions
custody (Noun) — A state of being confined (usually for a short time).
ex. "he is in the custody of police"
custody (Noun) — Holding by the police.
ex. "the suspect is in custody"
custody (Noun) — (with 'in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child.
ex. "your guests are now in my custody" ex. "the mother was awarded custody of the children"
6 types of
confinement guardianship imprisonment internment keeping safekeeping