Custodial
adjective
Related to acting as a protector or carer, often in formal situations.
John was given custodial responsibility of his younger siblings after his parents' death.
Often appears as...
- custodial responsibility
- custodial duties
adjective
Related to or used in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
The school advertised a vacancy for a custodial role.
Often appears as...
- custodial services
- custodial work
adjective
Related to holding someone in jail or prison, especially while awaiting trial.
The judge denied bail and ordered custodial remand for the accused.
Often appears as...
- custodial sentence
- custodial remand
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
adjective
Related to acting as a keeper or protector of assets, like money or financial records.
They chose a bank known for its reliable custodial services.
Often appears as...
- custodial account
- custodial services
Usage tips
Formal
Financial
adjective
Related to acting as a protector or carer, often in formal situations.
John was given custodial responsibility of his younger siblings after his parents' death.
Often appears as...
- custodial responsibility
- custodial duties
adjective
Related to or used in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
The school advertised a vacancy for a custodial role.
Often appears as...
- custodial services
- custodial work
adjective
Related to holding someone in jail or prison, especially while awaiting trial.
The judge denied bail and ordered custodial remand for the accused.
Often appears as...
- custodial sentence
- custodial remand
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
adjective
Related to acting as a keeper or protector of assets, like money or financial records.
They chose a bank known for its reliable custodial services.
Often appears as...
- custodial account
- custodial services
Usage tips
Formal
Financial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Protective Role
Indicates a person has legal authority and responsibility to care for someone.
The aunt took on a custodial role for her niece.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Parents
Custodial doesn't just apply to parents; it can be guardians or other legal caregivers.
Her custodial responsibilities were granted by the court.
Pro Tip 1/2Protective Role
Indicates a person has legal authority and responsibility to care for someone.
The aunt took on a custodial role for her niece.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Parents
Custodial doesn't just apply to parents; it can be guardians or other legal caregivers.
Her custodial responsibilities were granted by the court.
Pro Tip 1/2Protective Role
Indicates a person has legal authority and responsibility to care for someone.
The aunt took on a custodial role for her niece.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Parents
Custodial doesn't just apply to parents; it can be guardians or other legal caregivers.
Her custodial responsibilities were granted by the court.
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Video examples
Could we survive...
variation in gravitational strength is another challenge for space travelers. Until we develop artificial gravity in a space ship or on another planet, we should assume that astronauts will spend time living in microgravity. On Earth, human bone and muscle custodial cells respond to the stress of gravity's incessant tugging
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Auret van Heerden:...
They don't own those facilities. They don't employ those workers. They're not legally liable. Everybody else at the table said, "Folks, that doesn't cut it. You have a custodial duty, a duty of care,
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Could we survive...
variation in gravitational strength is another challenge for space travelers. Until we develop artificial gravity in a space ship or on another planet, we should assume that astronauts will spend time living in microgravity. On Earth, human bone and muscle custodial cells respond to the stress of gravity's incessant tugging
Video examples
Auret van Heerden:...
They don't own those facilities. They don't employ those workers. They're not legally liable. Everybody else at the table said, "Folks, that doesn't cut it. You have a custodial duty, a duty of care,
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Arturo O'Farrill
American Musician
I grew up in an environment with virtually no Hispanics where you see only people in your culture in custodial jobs. I had a messed up image of what we bring to this nation. My father was known as a pioneering figure in Cuban music, but I still associated him with everything that was negative in my neighborhood. I could not have been more mistaken.
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Ivan Illich
American Sociologist
School divides life into two segments, which are increasingly of comparable length. As much as anything else, schooling implies custodial care for persons who are declared undesirable elsewhere by the simple fact that a school has been built to serve them.
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Vetrimaaran
Indian Director
One of my staff members told me that after the release of the film, whenever a custodial death is reported, people say - 'Another 'Visaranai.' This is the kind of change that I am looking for; it should hit you hard.
Quote examples
Arturo O'Farrill
American Musician
I grew up in an environment with virtually no Hispanics where you see only people in your culture in custodial jobs. I had a messed up image of what we bring to this nation. My father was known as a pioneering figure in Cuban music, but I still associated him with everything that was negative in my neighborhood. I could not have been more mistaken.
Quote examples
Ivan Illich
American Sociologist
School divides life into two segments, which are increasingly of comparable length. As much as anything else, schooling implies custodial care for persons who are declared undesirable elsewhere by the simple fact that a school has been built to serve them.
Quote examples
Vetrimaaran
Indian Director
One of my staff members told me that after the release of the film, whenever a custodial death is reported, people say - 'Another 'Visaranai.' This is the kind of change that I am looking for; it should hit you hard.
Example 1 of 3
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