Definition: (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
Usage: my fate is in your hands; too much power in the president's hands; your guests are now in my custody; the mother was awarded custody of the children
Similar words: safekeeping, guardianship, keeping
Definition: the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
Usage: he left his car in my keeping
Synonyms: hands, men, manpower, work force, workforce
Definition: the force of workers available
Similar words: force, personnel
Definition: group of people willing to obey orders
Usage: a public force is necessary to give security to the rights of citizens