What is the meaning of custody?

noun

• A state of being confined (usually for a short time. )
  • usage: "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police"
  • synonyms: detention, detainment, hold
• Holding by the police.
  • usage: "the suspect is in custody"
• With `in'. ( guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child)
  • usage: "my fate is in your hands"; "too much power in the president's hands"; "your guests are now in my custody"; "the mother was awarded custody of the children"
  • synonyms: hands