Custodie

Custodie is a term that does not have a single established meaning in English. It is not a widely used vocabulary item and may appear as a misspelling of custody or custodial, or as a proper noun in specific contexts such as surnames, fictional organizations, or place names in works of fiction or non-English texts. Because of its uncertain status, its meaning must be inferred from context and sources. Writers should verify the intended sense by checking spelling, language, and the surrounding text.

Historically, the form custodie exists as an old or regional spelling connected to the word custody, which comes from Latin custos meaning guard or keeper, via Old French custodie. In modern English, custody is the standard form used for guardianship or the physical control of a person or property. The noun custodian refers to a person who holds custody. The term custodie is thus typically encountered only in historical documents, linguistic discussions, or as a proper name; it is not a current standard English term.

See also: custody, custodial, custodian, guardianship. In any use of custodie, clarifying the intended sense and language helps avoid confusion.