ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English safe kepyng
1. : the act or process of preserving in safety from injury, loss, or escape
systematic provision is made for the safekeeping of work slips — National Miller
2. : the state of being preserved in safety from injury, loss, or escape
had his various business papers and his will in safekeeping — Glenway Wescott