Custodial \Cus*to"di*al\ (k?s-t?"d?-al), a. [Cf. F. custodial,
fr. L. custodia. See {Custody}.]
Relating to custody or guardianship.
custodial
adj : providing protective supervision; watching over or
safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just
custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods" [syn: {guardian},
{tutelary}, {tutelar}]