custodial

adjective

No English definition recorded for this entry.

Pronunciation: /kʌsˈtoʊ.di.əl/

Etymology: From custody + -al; compare French custodial.

Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.
“custodial account, custodial care”
“My custodial efforts have kept my daughter safe her whole life.”
Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child.
“custodial dispute, custodial parent, custodial guardian”
“I disagree with the judge's custodial decision.”
Providing punishment by incarceration.
“custodial sentence, custodial status”
“People don't usually get any custodial time for those charges.”
Occurring while in custody.
“custodial interrogation, custodial rape”
“Suspects must be treated respectfully during custodial processing.”
Related to the work of a custodian.
“custodial closet, custodial area”
“Don't neglect your custodial duties.”