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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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
The custodial staff has been laid off in some areas as well, meaning trash might not be picked up as frequently or restrooms may not be cleaned as often.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
According to Howard, a custodial brokerage account lets parents invest on behalf of their child.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
Last year, the district twice turned to taxpayers for help, seeking support for basic needs such as utilities, transportation, staffing and custodial supplies.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for custodial
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“Custodial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custodial. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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