custody
Pronunciation: [ˈkʌs.tə.di]
Word
Context: "law"
(noun) the legal right to take care of someone, usually a child. It means that a person has the responsibility to look after another person and make important decisions for them.
Example
After the divorce, the mother was granted custody of the children.
Example
The father lost custody because he didn't follow the rules set by the court.
Example
Who has custody of the kids after the parents separated?
Context: "security"
(noun) the state of being kept safe or held in a certain place. It can refer to things taken by the police or being held in a secure facility.
Example
The valuable items were kept in custody until the investigation was complete.
Example
The evidence was not in custody, so it could not be used in the trial.
Example
Where is the evidence currently being held in custody?
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