custody - Meaning in Punjabi

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custody - Meaning in Punjabi

custody Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of custody in English

custody noun

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

   Synonyms

   hands, hands

   Examples

   • "my fate is in your hands"
   • "the mother was awarded custody of the children"
   • "too much power in the president's hands"
   • "your guests are now in my custody"
2. holding by the police

   Example

   • "the suspect is in custody"
3. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

   Synonyms

   detainment, detention, hold

   Examples

   • "he is in the custody of police"
   • "his detention was politically motivated"
   • "the prisoner is on hold"

Synonyms of custody

• hands
• detainment, detention, hold

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