custody — the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌstədi/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity dad fought for custody of his pet goldfish after the messy breakup.
- The bank keeps customer documents in safe custody.
- After being caught stealing cookies, little Tommy was placed in grandma's custody for timeout.
custody
NOUN[/ˈkʌstədi/]
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
The court granted her sole custody of the two children after the long hearing.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'custodia', which is formed from the verb 'custodire', meaning 'to guard' or 'to protect'. The term has been used since ancient Rome to denote the responsibility and duty of a guardian or keeper.
Breakdown
custod- (guard, watch) + -ia (condition, state). The suffix -ia converts the root into a noun expressing the state or condition of guarding.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The celebrity dad fought for custody of his pet goldfish after the messy breakup.”
“The bank keeps customer documents in safe custody.”
“After being caught stealing cookies, little Tommy was placed in grandma's custody for timeout.”
“The court will decide custody arrangements next week.”
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