custody in a sentence
n.
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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.
Crossword clues for custody
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "custody".
- Legal guardianship of a child or suspect
- Protective care for someone under supervision
- When a child is placed with a guardian
- Control and care over a person by authority
- Responsibility for someone's welfare in legal matters
Custody sentence examples
- The child was placed in the custody of her grandparents after the court hearing.
- After a lengthy investigation, the police took the suspect into custody for questioning.
- The mother fought hard for custody of her children during the contentious divorce proceedings.
- He was granted temporary custody of the dog until the owner was found.
- The judge ruled that the father would have joint custody, allowing both parents to be involved in their child's life.