ETYM Latin custodia, from custos guard. Related to Hide to cover.
Holding by the police.
The state of being held in confinement by the police or prison authorities. Following an arrest, a person may either be kept in custody or released on bail.
Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group; SYN. supervising, superintendence, oversight.
One who supervises or has charge and direction of.
Another term for foreman.
ETYM French, from surveiller to watch over; sur over + veiller to watch, Latin vigilare. Related to Sur-, and Vigil.
Close observation of a person or group.
Observation; watch.
ETYM French, from surveiller to watch over; sur over + veiller to watch, Latin vigilare. Related to Sur-, and Vigil.
Close observation of a person or group.
Observation; watch.