"maternal custody" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} maternal custody (uncountable)
  1. (law) An arrangement whereby only the mother has physical and legal custody of a child while the father has visitation rights. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law Related terms: joint custody, paternal custody, sole custody Translations (arrangement in which the mother has the custody of a child): äidin yksinhuoltajuus (Finnish), garde maternelle [feminine] (French)
    Sense id: en-maternal_custody-en-noun-l6SrYIqw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Translation hubs Topics: law

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