custodial

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English

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Etymology

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From custody +‎ -al; compare French custodial.

Adjective

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custodial (comparative more custodial, superlative most custodial)

  1. Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.
  2. Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child.
  3. Providing punishment by incarceration.

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