Custody: meaning, definitions and examples

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custody

 

[ หˆkสŒstษ™di ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

Custody refers to the protective care or guardianship of someone or something, especially a child or prisoner.

Synonyms

care, guardianship, protection

Examples of usage

  • The mother was awarded full custody of her children after the divorce.
  • The suspect was taken into police custody for further questioning.
Context #2 | Noun

financial

Custody can also refer to the safekeeping of assets or securities on behalf of clients.

Synonyms

safekeeping, security, storage

Examples of usage

  • The bank offers custody services for clients who want to secure their investments.
Context #3 | Noun

general

Custody can also mean the state of being held in detention or prison.

Synonyms

detention, imprisonment, incarceration

Examples of usage

  • The suspect will remain in custody until the trial date.
  • The prisoner tried to escape from custody but was quickly apprehended.

Translations

Translations of the word "custody" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น custรณdia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคฐเคพเคธเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gewahrsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penahanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟั–ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opieka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹˜็•™ (ใ“ใ†ใ‚Šใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท garde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ custodia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzaltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ˜ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุถุงู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opatrovnictvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opatrovnรญctvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›‘ๆŠค (jiฤnhรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrbniลกtvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผา›ะพั€ัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ himayษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ custodia

Word origin

The word 'custody' originates from the Latin word 'custodia', meaning 'guardianship' or 'care'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to protection, safekeeping, and detention. In legal contexts, custody often refers to the rights and responsibilities associated with caring for a child or the confinement of a suspect or prisoner. In financial terms, custody involves the secure storage and management of assets on behalf of clients. The concept of custody has been an essential aspect of societal and legal systems for centuries, reflecting the importance of safeguarding individuals and their belongings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,022, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.