custodia

Definitions of custodia
  1. noun
    (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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    type of:
    guarda, responsabilidad
    the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
  2. noun
    attention and management implying responsibility for safety
    synonyms: cargo, tutela, tutoría
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    types:
    esmero, extremo
    more attention and consideration than is normally bestowed by prudent persons
    providencia
    the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
    type of:
    guarda, guardia, salvaguardia
    the activity of protecting someone or something
  3. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
    synonyms: ostensorio
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    type of:
    recipiente, vasija
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
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