custodial

• Relativo à guarda, proteção ou cuidado de algo ou alguém, como bens, valores ou pessoas. Pode indicar função de custódia, vigilância ou responsabilidade legal por alguém.

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.

   Custodial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosguardianprotectivesupervisorytutelarywatchful

2. Relating to legal custodyB2formal

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

   Relativo à guarda

   • 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.

   Prisional

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

   Sinônimoscorrectionalpenalpenitentiaryprison