Looking for the meaning of the word CUSTODY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CUSTODY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Custody
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin custodia, from custos ‘guardian’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkʌstədi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
Short Definition:protective care or guardianship
Examples:- the property was placed in the custody of a trustee
Definition:
imprisonment
Short Definition:imprisonment
Examples:- my father was being taken into custody
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