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custody > 3 senses
NOUN1custody, detention, detainment, holdA state of being confined (usually for a short time)
2custodyHolding by the police
3custody, hands(with `in') guardianship over
custody > pronunciation
Soundskah'stahdiy
Rhymesalready, antibody, attendee, and 122 more rhymes in diy...
custody > noun 1, state
MeaningA state of being confined (usually for a short time).
Examples"he is in the custody of police"
Synonymsdetention, detainment, hold
Broaderconfinement
custody > noun 2, act
MeaningHolding by the police.
Examples"the suspect is in custody"
Broaderimprisonment, internment
custody > noun 3, act
Meaning(with `in') guardianship over. In divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child.
Examples"your guests are now in my custody"; "the mother was awarded custody of the children"
Synonymshands
Broaderguardianship, keeping, safekeeping
Adjectivescustodial; custodial

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