custodial

CEFRC1

/kʌsˈtoʊ.di.əl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to caring for a building, place, or person.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child.

Examples

  • The custodial parent had the children during the week.

  • She is the custodial parent.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Providing punishment by incarceration.

  2. Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.

  3. Occurring while in custody.

More examples

In context

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

  • custodial dispute, custodial parent, custodial guardian

  • custodial account, custodial care

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From custody + -al; compare French custodial.