Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-custody
adjective
/ɪn ˈkʌs.tə.di/
Definition
In-custody refers to being detained or held under the authority of law enforcement or legal entities, usually while awaiting trial or legal proceedings.
Examples
- The suspect was taken in-custody after the investigation revealed evidence against him.
- In-custody individuals have specific rights regarding their treatment and legal representation.
- The judge decided to keep the defendant in-custody until the trial began.
Meaning
When someone is in-custody, it means they are not free to leave and are being kept in a controlled environment, such as a police station or jail.
Synonyms
- detained
- incarcerated
- held
- arrested
