DICTOMETER

CUSTODY

(custody, custodia, foreldrerett, varetekt)

1. Synonyms:
   • Detention
   • Detainment
   • Hold
   • Custody
   Definitions:
   • a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
   Examples:
   • His detention was politically motivated
   • The prisoner is on hold
   • He is in the custody of police
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Custody
   Definitions:
   • holding by the police
   Examples:
   • The suspect is in custody
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Hands
   • Custody
   Definitions:
   • (with `in') guardianship over
   • in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
   Examples:
   • 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