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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 his child.- synonyms:
- guardianship, keeping
- similar words:
- care, trust
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| definition 2: |
kept in prison 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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