Custodial Definition

kŭ-stōdē-əl
adjective
Of or relating to the work of guarding or maintaining.
The custodial duties of a security guard.
American Heritage
Of custody or custodians.
Webster's New World
Having custody, especially of a child.
American Heritage
Marked by care and supervision rather than efforts to cure.
Custodial treatment of terminal patients.
American Heritage

Providing punishment by incarceration.

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Origin of Custodial

  • From custody + -al; confer French custodial.

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Custodial Sentence Examples

  • One in eight breaches led to a custodial remand.

  • The removal of the noncustodial parent or increased work hours for the custodial parent can cause separation anxiety, while the parents' emotional distress tends to be felt by babies, upsetting their own emotional balance.

  • If the allegations regarding this alleged cartel are proved, it is expected that substantial fines and possibly custodial sentences will be imposed.

  • That means the possibility of significant fines or even custodial sentences for company directors.

  • The play was also delivered to youths serving a custodial sentence in a Regional Secure Unit.

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Words Starting With

CCUCUS

Words Ending With

LALIAL

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Words Starting With C and Ending With L

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With C9 Letter Words Ending With L