Speakur

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maternal custody

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.64 in modern English

Syllables
ma-ter-nal -cus-tody
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An arrangement whereby only the mother has physical and legal custody of a child while the father has visitation rights.

Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

joint custody paternal custody sole custody

Frequently Paired Words

joint custody paternal custody sole custody

Questions

What does maternal custody mean?
An arrangement whereby only the mother has physical and legal custody of a child while the father has visitation rights.

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