query | If someone is being held in a particular type of c______, they are being kept in a place that is similar to a prison .If someone is being held in a particular type of custody, they are being kept in a place that is similar to a prison . The youngster got nine months' youth custody. Barrett was taken into protective custody. |
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word | custody |
full-definition | noun Custody is the legal right to keep and look after a child, especially the right given to a child's mother or father when they get divorced . I'm going to go to court to get custody of the children. Child custody is normally granted to the mother. ...a bitter custody battle. If someone is being held in a particular type of custody, they are being kept in a place that is similar to a prison . The youngster got nine months' youth custody. Barrett was taken into protective custody. |
cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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