Hyphenation of CUSTODY

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word CUSTODY? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

CUS-TODY

Definitions of CUSTODY:

1.
A state of being confined (usually for a short time)
His detention was politically motivated The prisoner is on hold He is in the custody of police
2.
Holding by the police
The suspect is in custody
3.
(with `in') guardianship over
In divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child My fate is in your hands Too much power in the president's hands Your guests are now in my custody The mother was awarded custody of the children

Synonyms of CUSTODY:

noun detention, hold, confinement
noun imprisonment, internment
noun hands, guardianship, keeping, safekeeping

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