custody
Translation
custody, care, guardianship, detention
Examples
The mother was granted full custody of the children.
The mother was granted full custody of the children.
The suspect was taken into police custody.
The suspect was taken into police custody.
Grammar Patterns
custody ((of sb./sth.)) the legal right to care for (sb./sth.) The parents fought for custody of their child.
in custody being kept by the police The thief is now in custody.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guardianship, care, detention, confinement
Etymology
From Latin 'custodia' (guarding, watching), from 'custos' (guardian).
Memory Tips
'Custody' is the state of being a 'custodian' or being guarded.