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custodial

/kʌˈstoʊ.di.əl/

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adjective

/kʌˈstoʊ.di.əl/C1formallegal
  • ruОтносящийся к заботе, защите или обслуживанию чего-либо, например, имущества или человека.

Relating to the care, protection, or maintenance of something, such as property or a person.

  1. Providing protective supervisionB2formal

    Involving or relating to the act of watching over, safeguarding, or protecting someone or something.

    ruОхранительный

    • The school has a custodial role for its students during the day.
    • He was given custodial responsibility for the museum's artifacts.
    • The park ranger's duties are largely custodial, ensuring the safety of visitors.

    Synonymsguardianprotectivesupervisorytutelarywatchful

  2. Relating to legal custodyB2formal

    Relating to the legal right or responsibility of taking care of a child, especially after a divorce.

    ruОтносящийся к опеке

    • The court awarded him custodial rights over his daughter.
    • They are in a custodial battle over their children.
    • The judge reviewed the custodial arrangement carefully.
  3. Relating to imprisonmentC1formal

    Relating to the confinement or imprisonment of a person, especially as a punishment.

    ruТюремный

    • The offender received a custodial sentence of five years.
    • Custodial facilities must meet certain standards.
    • The report highlighted issues within the custodial system.

    Synonymscorrectionalpenalpenitentiaryprison

Forms
  • more custodial comparative form
  • most custodial superlative form