Definition of "custody" []

• The act or right of guarding, especially such a right granted by a court: an adult who was given custody of the child. (noun)
• Care, supervision, and control exerted by one in charge. See Synonyms at care. (noun)
• The state of being detained or held under guard, especially by the police: took the robbery suspect into custody. (noun)

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• "The counter in custody is not a blind spot. on September 9, 2009 at 11: 09 am Anon"
• "There are probably even situations where not intervening against a parent slapping a child in custody is the right decision, when the child would learn from the punishment."
• "Gates was playing with fire and 4 hours in custody is not good but not terrible – I don't think he was out of line, but the police also have their lives on the line"