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Imprison_ment vs Custody - What's the difference?

imprison_ment | custody | Synonyms |

Imprison_ment is likely misspelled.


Imprison_ment has no English definition.

As a noun custody is

the legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

imprison_ment

Not English

Imprison_ment has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

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