custodial

comparative more custodial · superlative most custodial

1. comparablenot comparableProviding protection, care, supervision or guarding.

   custodial account, custodial care

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   My custodial efforts have kept my daughter safe her whole life.

2. not comparableOf, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child.

   Near-synonym: parental

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   custodial dispute, custodial parent, custodial guardian

   I disagree with the judge's custodial decision.

   Synonyms: parental

3. not comparableProviding punishment by incarceration.

   custodial sentence, custodial status

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   People don't usually get any custodial time for those charges.

4. not comparableOccurring while in custody.

   custodial interrogation, custodial rape

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   Suspects must be treated respectfully during custodial processing.

5. not comparableRelated to the work of a custodian.

   custodial closet, custodial area

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   Don't neglect your custodial duties.

   Synonyms: janitorial