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custodial (adj.)

1772, "relating to or of the nature of custody or guardianship," from custody (Latin custodia) + -al (1). It is in French by 1752.

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Definitions of custodial from WordNet

custodial (adj.)
providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding;
daycare that is educational and not just custodial
Synonyms: tutelary / tutelar
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