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Discover LudwigThe phrase "take custody" is correct and usable in written English.
It means to assume legal responsibility and control over someone or something. You can use this phrase when talking about a person who has been placed in someone else's care, or when discussing the transfer of ownership or control over an object or property. Example: The judge ordered the mother to take custody of her children after their father was arrested.
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Before she died, she asked Ms. Alberto to take custody.
Haitian officials say Ms. Silsby lacked documentation to take custody of and travel with the children.
But, if you want to take custody, that's out of the question".
(C) Request that GSA take custody of the property and remove it for disposition or sale.
Geldof went on to take custody of, and then adopt, the couple's daughter, Tiger Lily.
Meanwhile, child services is threatening to take custody of Daytone because of Bambi's unstable housing situation.
The affidavit was the basis for obtaining a judge's approval to take custody of the children.
ICE can then take custody of the offenders and figure out whether they should be deported.
You take custody of an animal knowing that you're likely to outlive it.
The authorities had threatened to take custody of Ms. Khalip's 3-year-old son, Danil, but backed down.
After the deaths, the Mayorgas navigated the maze of the state courts to take custody of their grandchildren.
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