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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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The New York Post had established a chain of custody for the laptop data.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Tokenization allows investors to own fractions of an asset, rather than the whole thing, and blockchain hosting — theoretically, at least — enables payment, settlement, change of ownership and custody on a digital ledger.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

According to LAPD, the Marina del Rey Sheriff’s assisted with getting the man into custody.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

She was remanded in custody at Manchester Magistrates' Court to appear at Manchester Crown Court on 18 August.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

On July 4, 1942, while most Americans were celebrating Independence Day, the Nazi saboteurs were transferred to a jail in Washington, DC, under the custody of the army.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

It wasn’t until 2013 that South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy that allowed agencies to dictate child relinquishments and international transfers of custodies.

From Seattle Times Jun. 7, 2023

Circle, the principal issuer of USD Coin, custodies a portion of its reserves with BNY Mellon.

From Reuters Apr. 19, 2023

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a policy of allowing agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration for decades.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2022

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy of allowing private agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration.

From Seattle Times Aug. 22, 2022

"Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?" he said, looking into her eyes.

From Captivity by Eyles, M. Leonora




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