Custodial
Pronunciation: /kəˈstoʊdiːəl/
Custodial (adj)
- Related to keeping someone in prison or detention and looking after them while they are held by authorities.
- Involving the responsibility of a person or institution to keep someone safe while they are under supervision.
- Connected with holding a person by police or other officials after arrest, before a court decision.
Custodial (adjective)
Examples
- The program improves prison care for custodial staff.
- Custodial care includes medical checks and safe routines.