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custody meaning in Urdu

حِفاظَت hifāzat

/ˈkʌstədiː/

custody in Urdu: حِفاظَت (hifāzat), حراست (hirāsat). In English, custody means the legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

Urdu words for custody

legal right to take care of something or somebody
حِفاظَت hifāzat
state of being imprisoned or detained
حراست hirāsat

English meaning of custody

  1. noun The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
  2. noun Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
  3. noun The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
  4. noun An area under the jurisdiction of a custos within the Order of Friars Minor.

Full definition of custody

custody in a sentence

  • The court awarded custody to the child's father.
  • The mother gained custody of the children.
  • I couldn't pay the bill and now my passport is in custody of the hotel management.

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Questions about custody in Urdu

What is the meaning of custody in Urdu?
Custody in Urdu is حِفاظَت (hifāzat), حراست (hirāsat).
custody کا اردو میں کیا مطلب ہے؟
Custody: حِفاظَت (hifāzat), حراست (hirāsat).
What does custody mean in English?
Custody means the legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

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