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| 1. | [ noun ] a state of being confined (usually for a short time) | |
| Synonyms: | hold detention | |
| Examples: | "his detention was politically motivated" "the prisoner is on hold" "he is in the custody of police" |
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| Related terms: | confinement restrain | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (law) holding by the police | |
| Examples: | "the suspect is in custody" |
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| Related terms: | imprisonment | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child | |
| Synonyms: | hands | |
| Examples: | "my fate is in your hands" "too much power in the president's hands" "the mother was awarded custody of the children" |
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| Related terms: | guardianship | |
| Similar spelling: |
Custodio custodian custodial |
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