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Vocabulary Entry
custody
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The protective care or guardianship of someone or something.
Example Sentences
"The child was placed in the custody of her grandparents."
"After the trial, the judge decided to grant custody to the mother."
"He lost custody of his children due to his inability to provide a stable home."
V
verb
To keep (someone) in confinement or under restraint.
Example Sentences
"The police had to custody the suspect for questioning."
"After the incident, the authorities decided to custody the individual for safety."
"He was placed in custody until his court date."