Custody

Custody is when someone is given the responsibility to take care of a child or an important thing, like a pet or property, usually decided by a court.

Examples

• After the parents decided to separate, they had to determine who would have custody of their children during the school week and the weekends.
• In the story I read, the brave knight fought to win custody of the enchanted castle from the evil sorcerer who had stolen it.
• When a pet is abandoned, animal shelters take custody of them until they can find a loving home for each furry friend.

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