noun
- the act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, loss, or damage
Examples
- She left her jewelry in the bank’s safekeeping.
- The museum is responsible for the safekeeping of priceless artifacts.
- Parents entrust their children to the school’s safekeeping during the day.
- The documents were placed in safekeeping until the legal matter was resolved.
- He gave his passport to his friend for safekeeping while traveling.
- The safekeeping of sensitive information requires strict security measures.