safekeeping
noun
safe·keep·ing
ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ 
1
: the act or process of preserving in safety
2
: the state of being preserved in safety
Synonyms
Examples of safekeeping in a Sentence
His will is in safekeeping with his lawyer.
while she was away on business, the single mom entrusted her daughter into her in-laws' safekeeping
Recent Examples on the Web
When asked specifically about protocols and regulations in re: classified documents and their safekeeping, retention, etc. in regard to National Archives Act etc., Felon becomes verbally abusive though insists proper procedures are being followed.
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David Harsanyi, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
The guidelines require an experienced, qualified armorer to be put in charge of all handling, use, and safekeeping of firearms on set.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Jan. 2024
Night after night the mouse gathered up clothespins, corks, and other miscellaneous objects, stashing them inside a rectangular wooden box for safekeeping.
—Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
The deputy contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife, who were able to transport the cubs to a secure location for safekeeping.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2024
After Diane's death, Tex asked his buddy Sheriff Sills to go out to his ranch and collect his guns for safekeeping.
—Maureen Maher, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2024
Included is a keepsake box for displaying or safekeeping while tucked away into a drawer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023
The sneaker also comes in a cotton shoe bag for dust-free safekeeping, and even that is designed to match the sartorial nature of the release.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
Nobody turned the recorder off for safekeeping, and they are programmed to retain only the most recent two hours of audio, which is then automatically overwritten.
—Sam Dean, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2024
David Harsanyi, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
The guidelines require an experienced, qualified armorer to be put in charge of all handling, use, and safekeeping of firearms on set.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Jan. 2024
Night after night the mouse gathered up clothespins, corks, and other miscellaneous objects, stashing them inside a rectangular wooden box for safekeeping.
—Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
The deputy contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife, who were able to transport the cubs to a secure location for safekeeping.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2024
After Diane's death, Tex asked his buddy Sheriff Sills to go out to his ranch and collect his guns for safekeeping.
—Maureen Maher, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2024
Included is a keepsake box for displaying or safekeeping while tucked away into a drawer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023
The sneaker also comes in a cotton shoe bag for dust-free safekeeping, and even that is designed to match the sartorial nature of the release.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
Nobody turned the recorder off for safekeeping, and they are programmed to retain only the most recent two hours of audio, which is then automatically overwritten.
—Sam Dean, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2024
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“Safekeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safekeeping. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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safekeeping
noun
safe·keep·ing
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