in custody

in (someone's or something's) custody

Detained by someone or something; in legal custody of someone or something. Of course I'm panicking, I just got a phone call that said my son is in police custody! Mr. Foster, you have been found guilty by a unanimous jury. I place you in the state's custody to await sentencing.

in custody (of someone or something)

and in someone's or something's custody

being kept guarded by legal authorities. The suspect was in the sheriff's custody awaiting a trial. The prisoner is in the custody of the state. The police have two suspects in custody.

See also: custody

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

be/have done with somebody/something
bird has flown, the
be in line with (someone or something)
better of
(someone or something) promises well
begin with
begin with (someone or something)
beware of
beware of (someone or something)
be rough on (someone or something)

References in classic literature

A LAWYER in whom an instinct of justice had survived the wreck of his ignorance of law was retained for the defence of a burglar whom the police had taken after a desperate struggle with someone not in custody. In consultation with his client the Lawyer asked, "Have you accomplices?"

Fantastic Fables

That, the man sitting as President had then informed Doctor Manette that the prisoner must remain in custody, but should, for his sake, be held inviolate in safe custody.

Tale Of Two Cities

All the time they were playing the Queen never left off quarrelling with the other players, and shouting `Off with his head!' or `Off with her head!' Those whom she sentenced were taken into custody by the soldiers, who of course had to leave off being arches to do this, so that by the end of half an hour or so there were no arches left, and all the players, except the King, the Queen, and Alice, were in custody and under sentence of execution.

Alices Adventures In Wonderland

Maley was also convicted of assaulting a police officer by attempting to strike the constable with a knife and a further offence of public disorder where he behaved in an threatening and abusive manner while in custody at Govan Police Station where he shouted, swore and uttered threats of violence towards police.

Thug tried to stab cop after going on rampage in Paisley town centre

He remained in custody at the Lake County jail Tuesday on $10,000 bail.

Arrest made after string of vehicle break-ins in Vernon Hills

Burns made no plea and was remanded in custody for further examination.

Pair in court on break-in charges; COURT

Samuel Crawford was sentenced to four years, with two in custody, at Belfast Crown Court for a total of 15 offences including burglary and going equipped.

'Most prolific thief' caught with stolen goods on a first date; Jailed for 2yrs after police chase

The news pages and TV screens regularly feature accounts of those in custody relating nightmarish run-ins with the law, where police officers have tortured them psychologically or physically.

No more torture

They remain in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing.

News Three arrested over stabbing

The suspect remains in custody as detectives continue their probe.

Shinfield 'murder': Woman in 40s found dead on Boxing Day as man arrested; The Boxing Day murder investigation was opened in Shinfield, Berkshire, after the woman's body was discovered at 6am

After a hearing on Wednesday, the man was remanded in custody for eight days.

Police arrest second suspect in connection to boys' abduction

The latest case was last month where a despatch clerk G Ganeshwaran died in custody at the Shah Alam police lock-up.

Suhakam, MoH to place doctors at centralised lockups in bid to reduce custodial deaths

The 23-year-old was remanded in custody until his case at Leeds Crown Court on September 18.

Accused man also charged on harassment

He has been remanded in custody to appear at South Sefton magistrates' court today.

Man due in court over burglaries; NEWS WIRE

He was released part way through his sentence but after being charged with his latest offences, he was remanded in custody and recalled to prison to serve 28 days for breaching his licence conditions.

Durham jail releases two inmates by mistake in last year, report reveals; Report reveals the errors took place in last 12 months and included a notorious Tyneside serial burglar

词组	in custody
释义	in custody in (someone's or something's) custody Detained by someone or something; in legal custody of someone or something. Of course I'm panicking, I just got a phone call that said my son is in police custody! Mr. Foster, you have been found guilty by a unanimous jury. I place you in the state's custody to await sentencing. See also: custody Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in custody (of someone or something) and in someone's or something's custody being kept guarded by legal authorities. The suspect was in the sheriff's custody awaiting a trial. The prisoner is in the custody of the state. The police have two suspects in custody. See also: custody McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: be/have done with somebody/something bird has flown, the be in line with (someone or something) better of (someone or something) promises well begin with begin with (someone or something) beware of beware of (someone or something) be rough on (someone or something) References in classic literature A LAWYER in whom an instinct of justice had survived the wreck of his ignorance of law was retained for the defence of a burglar whom the police had taken after a desperate struggle with someone not in custody. In consultation with his client the Lawyer asked, "Have you accomplices?" Fantastic Fables That, the man sitting as President had then informed Doctor Manette that the prisoner must remain in custody, but should, for his sake, be held inviolate in safe custody. Tale Of Two Cities All the time they were playing the Queen never left off quarrelling with the other players, and shouting `Off with his head!' or `Off with her head!' Those whom she sentenced were taken into custody by the soldiers, who of course had to leave off being arches to do this, so that by the end of half an hour or so there were no arches left, and all the players, except the King, the Queen, and Alice, were in custody and under sentence of execution. Alices Adventures In Wonderland Maley was also convicted of assaulting a police officer by attempting to strike the constable with a knife and a further offence of public disorder where he behaved in an threatening and abusive manner while in custody at Govan Police Station where he shouted, swore and uttered threats of violence towards police. Thug tried to stab cop after going on rampage in Paisley town centre He remained in custody at the Lake County jail Tuesday on $10,000 bail. Arrest made after string of vehicle break-ins in Vernon Hills Burns made no plea and was remanded in custody for further examination. Pair in court on break-in charges; COURT Samuel Crawford was sentenced to four years, with two in custody, at Belfast Crown Court for a total of 15 offences including burglary and going equipped. 'Most prolific thief' caught with stolen goods on a first date; Jailed for 2yrs after police chase The news pages and TV screens regularly feature accounts of those in custody relating nightmarish run-ins with the law, where police officers have tortured them psychologically or physically. No more torture They remain in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing. News Three arrested over stabbing The suspect remains in custody as detectives continue their probe. Shinfield 'murder': Woman in 40s found dead on Boxing Day as man arrested; The Boxing Day murder investigation was opened in Shinfield, Berkshire, after the woman's body was discovered at 6am After a hearing on Wednesday, the man was remanded in custody for eight days. Police arrest second suspect in connection to boys' abduction The latest case was last month where a despatch clerk G Ganeshwaran died in custody at the Shah Alam police lock-up. Suhakam, MoH to place doctors at centralised lockups in bid to reduce custodial deaths The 23-year-old was remanded in custody until his case at Leeds Crown Court on September 18. Accused man also charged on harassment He has been remanded in custody to appear at South Sefton magistrates' court today. Man due in court over burglaries; NEWS WIRE He was released part way through his sentence but after being charged with his latest offences, he was remanded in custody and recalled to prison to serve 28 days for breaching his licence conditions. Durham jail releases two inmates by mistake in last year, report reveals; Report reveals the errors took place in last 12 months and included a notorious Tyneside serial burglar
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