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custody in Swedish

custody in Swedish is vårdnad, förvar — custody means the legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.

custody in Swedish

vårdnad
noun
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
förvar
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 mother gained custody of the 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 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "custody" in Swedish?
"custody" in Swedish is vårdnad, förvar. 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 Swedish, "custody" is vårdnad, förvar.
Are there other ways to say "custody" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "custody": vårdnad, förvar.
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