safekeeping,protection
the state of being guarded,especially by the police
"his detention was politically motivated"
"the prisoner is on hold"
"he is in the custody of police"
"the suspect is in custody"
"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"
He was returned to the custody of his father.
出自: T. Capote
Enough to prevent him from divorcing her and gaining custody of Tommy.
出自: D. Lessing