custody

• Substantivo que designa a guarda ou proteção de alguém ou algo, usado frequentemente no contexto jurídico para o cuidado de uma criança ou a detenção de uma pessoa.

A noun referring to the protective care or guardianship of someone or something, often used in legal contexts regarding the care of a child or the detention of a person.

incontável

1. Legal care of a childB2formallegal

   The legal right to take care of a child, especially after a divorce.

   Guarda

   • The court awarded custody of the children to their mother.
   • They are fighting for joint custody of their son.
   • She has full custody of her daughter.

   Sinônimoscarechargeguardianshipkeepingprotectiontutelage

2. Imprisonment or detentionB2formallegal

   The state of being held by the police or in prison.

   Prisão

   • The suspect was taken into custody for questioning.
   • He remains in police custody pending trial.
   • The prisoner was released from custody after serving his sentence.

   Sinônimoscaptivityconfinementdetentionimprisonmentincarceration