custodial
adjective
cus·to·di·al
ˌkə-ˈstō-dē-əl 
1
a
: relating to guardianship
b
: relating to, providing, or being protective care or services for basic needs
nursing and custodial care
2
: having sole or primary custody of a child
the custodial parent
Examples of custodial in a Sentence
Her mother is the custodial parent.
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Prior to the vote, under different contracts, the Teamsters already represented L.A. Unified school custodial supervisors — called plant managers — as well as cafeteria managers.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Such custodial attitudes are deeply rooted now and pose challenges for the incoming Trump administration and the advisory Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Since opening his private practice in 1984, Dickey has earned a reputation for successfully defending clients in a wide range of cases, including DUI charges, first-degree murder trials, and high-profile appeals that resulted in new trials and the restoration of custodial rights.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Gonzalez said three key departments fall under his supervision: maintenance (HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general building repairs), groundskeeping and custodial services, which includes event setups.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Such custodial attitudes are deeply rooted now and pose challenges for the incoming Trump administration and the advisory Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Since opening his private practice in 1984, Dickey has earned a reputation for successfully defending clients in a wide range of cases, including DUI charges, first-degree murder trials, and high-profile appeals that resulted in new trials and the restoration of custodial rights.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Gonzalez said three key departments fall under his supervision: maintenance (HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general building repairs), groundskeeping and custodial services, which includes event setups.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Custodial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custodial. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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custodial
adjective
cus·to·di·al
ˌkəs-ˈtōd-ē-əl
1
: relating to, providing, or being protective care or services for basic needs
nursing and custodial care
2
: having sole or primary custody of a child
the custodial parent
Legal Definition
custodial
adjective
cus·to·di·al
kə-ˈstō-dē-əl
1
: occurring during or in connection with custody
a custodial interrogation
2
: having sole custody or custody a greater portion of the time
a custodial parent
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