safekeeping
Definitions
The action of protecting something or keeping it safe from harm or loss.
The state of being kept in a secure place or under reliable care.
Examples
I placed my grandmother's jewelry in a bank vault for safekeeping.
The documents were left in the lawyer's office for safekeeping until the trial began.
Synonyms
custody protection guardianship care preservation trust security
Antonyms
exposure neglect abandonment danger peril insecurity vulnerability