non-custodial
adjective/ˌnɒn kʌˈstəʊdiəl/
/ˌnɑːn kʌˈstəʊdiəl/
[only before noun] (law)- (of a punishment) that does not involve a period of time in prison
- a non-custodial sentence/penalty
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- (of a parent) not having custody of a child opposite custodial
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