hands (n)
custody#2 (n)

n00818678

type n
lex_filenum 04
def (with `in') guardianship over
def in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
examples my fate is in your hands
too much power in the president's hands
your guests are now in my custody
the mother was awarded custody of the children
Outgoing links
Hypernym guardianship, keeping, safekeeping
Derivationally related form custody → custodial
Incoming links
Derivationally related form custodial → custody
Hyponym guardianship, keeping, safekeeping

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