custody

US /ˈkʌs.tə.di/
UK /ˈkʌs.tə.di/
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1.

garde, tutelle

the legal right or duty to care for someone or something, especially a child after its parents have separated or divorced

:
The court granted the mother full custody of the children.
Le tribunal a accordé à la mère la garde complète des enfants.
They are fighting for joint custody of their pet.
Ils se battent pour la garde partagée de leur animal de compagnie.
2.

garde à vue, détention

imprisonment

:
The suspect was taken into police custody.
Le suspect a été placé en garde à vue.
He was released from custody after questioning.
Il a été libéré de garde à vue après interrogatoire.