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custodies

  • plural
    of custody.
    custody
    noun
    keeping; guardianship; care.

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It wasn’t until 2013 that South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy that allowed agencies to dictate child relinquishments and international transfers of custodies.

From Seattle Times Jun. 7, 2023

Circle, the principal issuer of USD Coin, custodies a portion of its reserves with BNY Mellon.

From Reuters Apr. 19, 2023

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a policy of allowing agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration for decades.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2022

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy of allowing private agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration.

From Seattle Times Aug. 22, 2022

"Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?" he said, looking into her eyes.

From Captivity by M. Leonora Eyles