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custody in Danish

custody in Danish is forældremyndighed, varetægt — custody means the legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.

custody in Danish

forældremyndighed
noun
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
varetægt
noun
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.

What does "custody" mean?

  1. noun The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.
    "The parents share custody of their two children."
  2. noun The state of being held by police, usually before a trial.
    "The suspect was taken into custody after the raid."
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custody in a sentence

  • The parents share custody of their two children.
  • The suspect was taken into custody after the raid.

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What is "custody" in Danish?

"custody" in Danish is forældremyndighed, varetægt. custody means: The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.

How do you use "custody" in a sentence?

Example: "The parents share custody of their two children." In Danish, "custody" is forældremyndighed, varetægt.

Are there other ways to say "custody" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "custody": forældremyndighed, varetægt.

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