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custody
custody
/ˈkʌstədi/
noun
(
)
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
(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
Holding by the police
(
custody
)
holding by the police
The suspect is in custody
the suspect is in custody
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