Sentences

custody in a sentence

n.

Definition

Custody refers to the protective care or guardianship of a person, particularly in legal contexts, where an individual is entrusted to the care of another, such as a child or a suspect.

Sample Sentences

  1. The child was placed in the custody of her grandparents after the court hearing.
  2. After a lengthy investigation, the police took the suspect into custody for questioning.
  3. The mother fought hard for custody of her children during the contentious divorce proceedings.
  4. He was granted temporary custody of the dog until the owner was found.
  5. The judge ruled that the father would have joint custody, allowing both parents to be involved in their child's life.

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