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Captivity vs Custody - What's the difference?

captivity | custody |

As nouns the difference between captivity and custody

is that captivity is the state of being captive while custody is the legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

captivity

English

Noun

(captivities)
  • The state of being captive.
  • (obsolete) A group of people/beings captive.
  • The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved.

    • See also

    * captive * captor

    custody

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia custody) (-)
  • The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
    • The court awarded custody to the child's father.
  • Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
    • I couldn't pay the bill and now my passport is in custody of the hotel management.
  • The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
    • He was mistreated while in police custody .

    Derived terms

    * joint custody * maternal custody * paternal custody * protective custody * sole custody

    Related terms

    * custodial * custodian

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