custody
/ˈkʌstədi/
Noun
1
The protective care or guardianship of someone or something, especially a child awarded to one parent by a court.
After the divorce, the mother was granted custody of the children.
2
The state of being imprisoned or detained by the police or other authorities.
The suspect was taken into custody by the police.
3
The responsibility for taking care of or protecting something.
The museum has custody of several rare paintings.