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custody

/ˈkʌstədi/ /ˈkʌstədi/
noun
  1. 1
    velayetuncountable Law

    The legal responsibility for looking after someone, particularly a child.

    • The court granted the mother full custody of the children.
      Mahkeme, çocukların tam velayetini anneye verdi.
    • After the divorce, they agreed to share custody of their son.
      Boşanmanın ardından oğullarının velayetini paylaşmayı kabul ettiler.
  2. 2
    gözaltı, tutuklulukuncountable Criminal Law

    The state of being kept by the police or in prison, usually before a trial.

    • The suspect was taken into police custody for further questioning.
      Şüpheli daha fazla sorgulanmak üzere polis tarafından gözaltına alındı.
    • He spent two nights in custody before the hearing.
      Duruşmadan önce iki gece gözaltında kaldı.
  3. 3
    muhafaza, saklamauncountable

    The responsibility of keeping something safe.

    • The documents are in the custody of the bank.
      Belgeler bankanın muhafazasında.
    • The museum has custody of the ancient coins.
      Antik sikkelerin muhafazası müzeye ait.

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