Custody ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Custody ( noun )

The state of being formally or legally in charge of someone or something, especially a child or prisoner.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french custode, from latin custodia, from custos "guardian, keeper".

Examples:

1. The child was placed in the custody of her grandparents.
2. The court awarded custody of the children to the mother.
3. The prisoner was taken into custody.
4. The police took custody of the evidence.
5. He was granted temporary custody of the children.

(As a noun)

Custody ( noun )

The state of being formally or legally in charge of someone or something, especially a child or prisoner.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french custode, from latin custodia, from custos "guardian, keeper".

Examples:

1. The child was placed in the custody of her grandparents.
2. The court awarded custody of the children to the mother.
3. The prisoner was taken into custody.
4. The police took custody of the evidence.
5. He was granted temporary custody of the children.