Custody and Detainer

Custody

Custody noun - Responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something.
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Detainer and custody are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Detainer" instead a noun "Custody".

Nearby Words: custodian, custodial

Detainer

Detainer noun - The state of being held in lawful custody.
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Custody and detainer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Custody" instead a noun "Detainer".

Nearby Words: detain, detained, detaining, detainee
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