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English word custody comes from Latin custos, and later Latin custodia (Custody, guardianship. Protection, safekeeping.)

custos (Latin)

A guard, protector. A guardian, tutor. A jailer. A keeper, custodian.

custodia (Latin)

Custody, guardianship. Protection, safekeeping.

custody (English)

Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.. The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.. The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.

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