custodial
Americanadjective
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of or relating to custody.
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of, relating to, or appropriate to a custodian.
a building superintendent's custodial duties.
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responsible for or providing protective supervision and guardianship rather than seeking to improve or cure.
Overcrowding forces many mental hospitals to provide only custodial care.
noun
Other Word Forms
- custodialism noun
- noncustodial adjective
Etymology
Origin of custodial
Example Sentences
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A judge told Smith, formerly of North Grimsby, Arbroath, that the only possible disposal for her offending was "a significant custodial sentence".
From BBC
However, that they have been named as under investigation almost certainly means being given a custodial sentence as a minimum.
From BBC
While the U.K. owns nearly $1 trillion in Treasurys, it is also a well-known custodial center for bonds that are, in reality, held by investors based elsewhere.
From MarketWatch
Lord Arthurson warned Budge to expect a "significant custodial sentence" when he is sentenced next month.
From BBC
In 2022, the maximum custodial sentence which could be applied by the crown court was increased to two years.
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