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 custody custody /ˈkʌstədi/

noun

  1. () A state of being confined (usually for a short time)  ( detainment , detention , hold , custody )
    a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
     His detention was politically motivated
    his detention was politically motivated
     The prisoner is on hold
    the prisoner is on hold
     He is in the custody of police
    he is in the custody of police
  2. (with 'in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child  ( custody , hands )
    (with 'in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
     My fate is in your hands
    my fate is in your hands
     Too much power in the president's hands
    too much power in the president's hands
     Your guests are now in my custody
    your guests are now in my custody
     The mother was awarded custody of the children
    the mother was awarded custody of the children
  3. Holding by the police  ( custody )
    holding by the police
     The suspect is in custody
    the suspect is in custody