non‧cus‧to‧di‧al /ˌnɒnkʌˈstəʊdiəl◂ $ ˌnɑːnkʌˈstoʊ-/ adjective law

1. noncustodial sentence/punishment etc British English a form of punishment which does not involve being sent to prison

2. noncustodial parent/father/mother a parent who does not have their child living with them after a divorce or separation, because of a court’s decision

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