custody

Meanings

• noun

  The legal care and protection given to a person or entity.

• noun

  The state of being in the charge of another or others.

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Rhymes

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duty , purity , fruitility , inf Infancy

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Variants

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custodies , custody , custody battle , joint custody , protective custody

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'custode' meaning protector, keeper, or guardian.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'custody' comes from the Latin word 'custodia', which means 'guard' or 'protect'.

2. In some legal contexts, custody can be granted jointly to both parents, allowing them to share the responsibilities of raising their child.

3. Custody battles can be emotionally and financially draining for all parties involved, often requiring the involvement of lawyers and mediators to reach a resolution.

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Related Concepts

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1. Guardianship: A legal relationship in which one person (the guardian) is appointed to make decisions on behalf of another person (the ward), typically a minor or an incapacitated adult.

2. Child custody: The legal arrangement regarding the care and upbringing of a child following the termination of a marriage, separation, or other family dispute.

3. Foster care: A system in which children who cannot live with their biological parents are placed in the care of temporary guardians (foster parents) to provide them with a stable and safe environment.

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Culture

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Custody has significant cultural and historical importance in various contexts such as family law, child welfare, and criminal law. It is a fundamental concept in legal systems and is often the subject of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "custody"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge granting custody to a parent, or a child holding onto a teddy bear in a courtroom, or a key being handed over to represent the transfer of custody.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'custody' with 'protection' or 'care' or 'legal responsibility'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Custody is Care' to help remember the definition.

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