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
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
Sorgerecht
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
Obhut
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
Kustodie
Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
Aufbewahrung
Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
Verwahrung
Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
Kustodie
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
Haft
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
Untersuchungshaft
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
Kustodie
(Roman Catholicism) An area under the jurisdiction of a custos within the Order of Friars Minor.
What does "custody" mean?
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noun The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.
"The mother gained custody of the children."
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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 mother gained custody of the children.
- The parents share custody of their two children.
- The suspect was taken into custody after the raid.
- He was mistreated while in police custody.
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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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