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Webster 1913 Edition


Custodial

Cus-to′di-al

(k?s-t?′d?-al)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
custodial
, fr. L.
custodia
. See
Custody
.]
Relating to custody or guardianship.

Webster 1828 Edition


Custodial

CUSTODIAL

,
Adj.
[from custody.] Relating to custody or guardianship.

Definition 2024


custodial

custodial

English

Adjective

custodial (comparative more custodial, superlative most custodial)

  1. Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding
  2. Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child
  3. Providing punishment by incarceration

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