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Definition noncustodial in American English

noncustodial adjective

adjective
/ˌnɑnkəˈstoʊdiəl/
1

not involving sending someone to prison

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noncustodial sentences/penalties

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2

a noncustodial parent does not have legal custody of their child (=the child does not live with them)

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Definition noncustodial in American English