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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

custody

/kʌsˈtɒdi/ noun · British & US
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What does custody mean?

noun

The state of being in charge of or responsible for someone or something, especially a child. The legal right to make decisions about someone or something.

Example

"The court awarded custody of the children to their mother."

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