protective custody
Pronunciation
/pɹətˈɛktɪv kˈʌstədi/
P.C.
PC

Definition & Meaning of "protective custody"in English

Protective custody
01

lawful confinement or close supervision to protect a person from harm

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The witness was placed in protective custody before the trial.
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