non-custod·ialBrE /ˌnɒn kʌˈstəʊdiəl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌnɑːn kʌˈstoʊdiəl/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] (law 法律) (of a punishment 惩罚) that does not involve a period of time in prison 监外执行的◆a non-custodial sentence/penalty 监外执行的判决/惩罚(of a parent 父或母) not having custody of a child 无监护权的 OPP custodial