NON-CUSTODIAL


Meaning of NON-CUSTODIAL in English

1.

If someone who has been found guilty of a crime or offence is given a ~ sentence, their punishment does not involve going to prison. (FORMAL)

...~ punishments for minor criminals.

? custodial

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

The ~ parent in a couple who are separated or divorced is the parent who does not live with the children.

More than half the children of divorce did not see the ~ parent on a regular basis.

ADJ: ADJ n

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