custodial

adjective cus·to·di·al \ˌkəs-ˈtō-dē-əl\

law : having the responsibility for taking care of a child : having custody of a child

: relating to the care of a building, equipment, or land

law : involving punishment that requires a criminal to spend time in a prison

Full Definition of CUSTODIAL

a : relating to guardianship

b : relating to, providing, or being protective care or services for basic needs <nursing and custodial care>

: having sole or primary custody of a child <the custodial parent>

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adjective cus·to·di·al \ˌkəs-ˈtōd-ē-əl\

: relating to, providing, or being protective care or services for basic needs <nursing and custodial care>

: having sole or primary custody of a child <the custodial parent>

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