Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Custody

• (n.) A keeping or guarding; care, watch, inspection, for keeping, preservation, or security.
• (n.) Judicial or penal safe-keeping.
• (n.) State of being guarded and watched to prevent escape; restraint of liberty; confinement; imprisonment.

Synonyms of Custody

• Detention
• Detainment
• Hold
• Hands

Antonyms of Custody

Homophones of Custody