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- pronunciation:
- kuh
stih
di
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part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
custodies |
definition 1: |
the legal right to take care of and control someone or something.
The father has custody of the child, but their mother is allowed visit at certain times.I have lived only with my mother since she got custody of me and my brother.- synonyms:
- guardianship, keeping
- similar words:
- care, trust
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definition 2: |
kept in a cell by the police.
The thief is now in custody.- similar words:
- detention
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related words: |
charge, maintenance, oversight |
derivation: |
custodial (adj.) |
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