custody
nounUK /ˈkʌstədi/
US /ˈkʌstədi/
Custody is when someone is in charge of taking care of a person or thing.
After the divorce, the parents shared custody of their children.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The state of being held by the police or in prison.
The suspect was taken into police custody.
3. The act of keeping something safe or protected.
The museum keeps the ancient coins in safe custody.
4. The legal right to take care of a child or property.
The court gave her custody of the family home.