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custody

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/ˈkʌstədi/ · cus-to-dy

The legal right to take care of a child or the protective care of someone.

Meanings

nounformal

The legal right to take care of a child or the protective care of someone.

قانونی حق جو کسی بچے یا کسی کے حفاظتی نگہداشت کرنے کا ہوتا ہے۔

نگرانی

nigraani

Synonyms

guardianshipsupervisioncontrolسرپرستینگہبانیحفاظت

Antonyms

neglectabandonmentfreedomغفلتخیانتآزادی

Common Collocations

  • joint custody
  • full custody
  • temporary custody

Example Sentences

The court granted her full custody of the child.

عدالت نے بچے کی مکمل نگرانی اسے دے دی۔

Adalat ne bachay ki mukammal nigraani use de di.

He lost custody of his children after the divorce.

طلاق کے بعد اس نے اپنے بچوں کی نگرانی کھو دی۔

Talaq ke baad us ne apne bachon ki nigraani kho di.

The custody agreement was finalized last week.

نگرانی کا معاہدہ پچھلے ہفتے مکمل ہوا۔

Nigraani ka mohaida pichhle hafte mukammal hua.

Easily Confused With

custodian:Custodian refers to a person who has the responsibility for looking after something or someone, while custody refers to the legal right or state of having care of something.

Word Family

custodial
adjectiveنگراں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of custody as 'custody' - you 'customarily' have care for someone.

Imagine a parent holding a child's hand, symbolizing protection and care.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "custodia" — guardianship, protection

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from its Latin roots referring to guarding or protecting someone or something.