custody
(noun)
noun
1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- he is in the custody of police
Similar word(s): detainment, detention, hold
Definition categories: state, confinement
2. holding by the police
- the suspect is in custody
Definition categories: act, imprisonment, internment
3. (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
- your guests are now in my custody
- the mother was awarded custody of the children
Similar word(s): hands
Definition categories: act, guardianship, keeping, safekeeping
Sentences with custody as a noun:
- The court awarded custody to the child's father.
- I couldn't pay the bill and now my passport is in custody of the hotel management.
- He was mistreated while in police custody.