Custody (Noun)
Meaning 1
A state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Holding by the police; "the suspect is in custody".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
(with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child; "my fate is in your hands"; "too much power in the president's hands"; "your guests are now in my custody"; "the mother was awarded custody of the children".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.