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- pronunciation:
- kuh
stih
di
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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custodies |
| definition 1: |
the legal right to control and take care of something or someone.
The father received custody of his daughter.- synonyms:
- guardianship, keeping
- similar words:
- care, trust
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| definition 2: |
control and possession, esp. by police or other government agents.
The evidence was kept in the custody of the court.- synonyms:
- possession, safekeeping
- similar words:
- control
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| definition 3: |
the condition of being held prisoner, esp. by the police.
The thief is now in custody.- synonyms:
- confinement
- similar words:
- detention, durance, duress, incarceration, prison, safekeeping
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| related words: |
charge, clutch, maintenance, oversight |
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| derivation: |
custodial (adj.) |
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