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English to English noun
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a state of being confined (usually for a short time) |  | Example: his detention was politically motivated
the prisoner is on hold
he is in the custody of police
source: wordnet30
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holding by the police | | Example: the suspect is in custody
source: wordnet30
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(with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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A keeping or guarding; care, watch, inspection, for keeping, preservation, or security. | | source: webster1913
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