custodial

English

Etymology

custody + -al; confer French custodial.

Adjective

custodial (comparative more custodial, superlative most custodial)

  1. Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding
  2. Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child
  3. Providing punishment by incarceration

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