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Engelsk navneord: custody

1. custody (om tilstand) a state of being confined (usually for a short time)


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHis detention was politically motivated.
The prisoner is on hold.
He is in the custody of police.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)detainment, detention, hold


Mindre specifikke termerconfinement

2. custody (om handling) holding by the police


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe suspect is in custody.


Mindre specifikke termerimprisonment, internment

3. custody (om handling) (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningMy 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.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)hands


Mindre specifikke termerguardianship, keeping, safekeeping









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