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safekeeping Definition

safe·keep·ing (-kēp′iŋ)

noun

a keeping or being kept in safety; protection or custody

safekeeping Synonyms

safekeeping

n.

supervision, care, guardianship; see custody 1, protection 2.

safekeeping Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • valuable: A secure box is provided for the safekeeping of valuables during the lesson.
  • information: Among other things, this obliges them to have a written policy on the correct handling and safekeeping of Disclosure information.
  • fund: Shall be responsible for the safekeeping of the funds.
  • money: Is good you check into a hotel for a little rest and safekeeping of the money.
  • child: Therefore: We commit ourselves to the nurture, protection, and safekeeping of all, especially children and young people.

Converse of object

  • ensure: Deposit in the UKDA ensures the safekeeping of their data.

Adjective modifier

  • future: We are then pledging our obedience and worship under his authority for our present and future safekeeping.

Modifies a noun

  • condition: Under the Firearms Rules 1989, a prescribed safekeeping condition is attached to all firearm and shot gun certificates.

Noun used with modifier

  • custody: Custody safekeeping and transaction tariff Please refer to the current published custody safekeeping and transaction tariffs applicable to Spanish securities.