Example: Custody refers to legal responsibility for person or property
Definition
"The custody" refers to the legal responsibility and control over a person or property, typically granted by a court. It involves the authority to care for, supervise, or manage the individual or item, especially in contexts such as child custody or police detention.
The term "the custody" originates from the Latin word 'custodia,' meaning 'guarding' or 'protection.' It entered English through Old French 'custodie,' reflecting the concept of care or guardianship. Did you know? The root shares origins with 'custodian,' highlighting the idea of watchfulness and responsibility.
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"The custody" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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