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CUSTODIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding

Example:

tutelary gods

Synonyms:

custodial; tutelar; tutelary

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

protective (intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind)

Derivation:

custodian (one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals)

custody ((with 'in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child)

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