Custodia
A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
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In old English law
Keeping; custody; ward, or guard; the duty of keeping guard; wardship or guardiapship. Custodia castri: castle-guard. Custodia comitatns: the wardship of a county. In the civil law. Custody; confinement; confinement in a public prison.