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custody in German

custody in German is Kustodie, Sorgerecht, Obhut — custody means the legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.

custody in German

Kustodie
noun
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
Sorgerecht
noun
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
Obhut
noun
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
Kustodie
noun
Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
Aufbewahrung
noun
Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
Verwahrung
noun
Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
Kustodie
noun
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
Haft
noun
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
Untersuchungshaft
noun
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
Kustodie
noun
(Roman Catholicism) An area under the jurisdiction of a custos within the Order of Friars Minor.

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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "custody" in German?

"custody" in German is Kustodie, Sorgerecht, Obhut. 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 German, "custody" is Kustodie, Sorgerecht, Obhut.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "custody": Kustodie, Sorgerecht, Obhut, Aufbewahrung, Verwahrung, Haft.

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