adjective
- relating to the care and protection of someone or something
- relating to custody or imprisonment
- relating to cleaning and maintenance work
Usage: legal
Examples
- The father was awarded custodial rights to his children.
- She works for the custodial staff at the hospital.
- The defendant received a custodial sentence of two years.
- Custodial care includes feeding, bathing, and supervision.
- The school’s custodial team keeps the building clean.
- He was placed in custodial detention pending trial.
- The nursing home provides custodial services for elderly residents.