custodial

• Relatif à la garde, à la protection ou à l'entretien de quelque chose, comme des biens ou une personne.

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.

   de garde, tutélaire (protection)

   • 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.

   Synonymesguardianprotectivesupervisorytutelarywatchful

2. Relating to legal custodyB2formal

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

   Relatif à la garde légale

   • 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.

   relatif à l'emprisonnement

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

   Synonymescorrectionalpenalpenitentiaryprison