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custodial

adj.
C1 Advanced US //kəˈstoʊdiəɫ// UK //kʌstˈəʊdɪəl// cus·to·di·al

adj. relating to the care or protection of someone or something. It often describes a parent's right to live with their child or a job that involves cleaning and looking after a building.

adj. relating to guardianship or the legal right to care for a person or property. Often describes parental rights in family law or duties involving the maintenance and security of a facility.


SIMPLE

The court granted her full custodial rights.

CONTEXTUAL

After the divorce, the parents agreed on a joint custodial arrangement to ensure the children spent equal time in both homes.

COMPLEX

The university's custodial staff is responsible not only for the daily sanitation of the laboratories but also for the secure handling of sensitive waste materials.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in legal contexts regarding child custody or in professional contexts regarding building maintenance.

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