Custodial

Pronunciation: /kəˈstoʊdiːəl/

Custodial (adj)

  1. Related to keeping someone in prison or detention and looking after them while they are held by authorities.
  2. Involving the responsibility of a person or institution to keep someone safe while they are under supervision.
  3. 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.