custody

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: cus-to-dy (3)
English Definition

The protective care or guardianship of someone or something

Example Sentence

The court granted custody of the child to the mother.

US IPA /หˆkสŒstษ™di/
UK IPA /หˆkสŒstษ™di/

Synonyms

guardianship care charge keeping detention

Antonyms

neglect liberation freedom