safekeeping

safe·keep·ing

a keeping or being kept in safety; protection or custody

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safekeeping

noun

The act of keeping safe or the state of being kept safe; protection.

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Noun

(uncountable)

the act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft
the storage of assets in a protected area
the responsibility of a guardian
(US) not returning checks; a system wherein banks keep checks (cheques) that people write, rather than returning them to the account holder with their monthly statement.

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You can make copies of your disk for safekeeping.
Loose articles of any type are forbidden on Griffon, and riders should leave cameras, cell phones, hats, sunglasses, bags, and other items in nearby lockers or with a non-rider for safekeeping.
You may also want to keep paper and copies at your office if your employer will allow you to do so and/or give copies to one or more friends of relatives for safekeeping.
For example, if you're going on vacation, lock your "real" engagement ring away for safekeeping and wear the less expensive cubic zirconia engagement ring.
It's fine to pick your favorite images and burn the rest to a CD for safekeeping.

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