4
surveillance(control, bond, freedom, sanctuary, safety)
4
watch(noun, charge, care, protection, keeping)
3
administration(noun, control, charge, care, oversight)
3
aegis(noun, control, charge, care, guard)
3
duress(noun, imprisonment, detention, prison, confinement)
3
immurement(imprisonment, confinement)
3
jurisdiction
3
maintenance(noun, control, care, protection, preservation)
3
restraint(noun, control, check, limit, arrest)
3
salvation(noun, control, charge, care, guard)
3
storage(noun, control, care, protection, maintenance)
3
wardenship(protection, safety)
2
appreciation
2
bail(noun, bond, freedom, sanctuary, safety)
2
clutch
2
direction(noun, control, charge, care, supervision)
2
guard(noun, control, care, shield, bond)
2
guarding(noun, control, charge, care, guard)
2
hand
2
imprisoned(restraint, prisoner)
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