Word
custodial
Phoneticscus·to·di·al
US/kəˈstoʊdiəɫ/
UK/kʌstˈəʊdɪəl/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The court granted her full custodial rights.”
“After the divorce, the parents agreed on a joint custodial arrangement to ensure the children spent equal time in both homes.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Commonly used in legal contexts regarding child custody or in professional contexts regarding building maintenance.
Real-World Examples
“This story is set at a young offenders institution, and Tennant plays a custodial manager concealing knowledge about a serious incident.” “A source at the Moroccan Ministry of Justice confirmed to BBC Sport that Baptiste was arrested in Marrakech in May, has subsequently been convicted and is now serving a custodial sentence in Al-Oudaya prison.” Word family
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