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cus·to·dy

custody

 
 
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
definition 2: kept in a cell by the police.
The thief is now in custody.
similar words:
detention
derivation: custodial (adj.)
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