custody

• Существительное, обозначающее защитную заботу или опеку над кем-либо или чем-либо, часто используемое в юридическом контексте в отношении ухода за ребёнком или содержания лица под стражей.

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.

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1. Legal care of a childB2formallegal

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

   Опекунство

   • 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.

   Синонимыcarechargeguardianshipkeepingprotectiontutelage

2. Imprisonment or detentionB2formallegal

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

   Заключение под стражу

   • 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.

   Синонимыcaptivityconfinementdetentionimprisonmentincarceration