Definition of "safe-keeping" [safe•-keep•ing]

• Alternative spelling of safekeeping. (noun)

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• "Go Takayama for The Wall Street Journal Salvaged historical swords Many of the most significant artifacts—including the swords and a set of historic diaries—have been handed over to other museums for restoration and safe-keeping."
• "But if you thought having all your photos under the Disney umbrella meant they were in safe-keeping then think again."
• "Late in 1979, once the finds had been analysed and photographed, they were handed over to the National Museum in Kabul for safe-keeping."