safekeeping

[ seyf-kee-ping ]

/ ˈseɪfˈki pɪŋ /

the act of keeping safe or the state of being kept safe; protection; care; custody.

Origin of safekeeping

First recorded in 1400–50, safekeeping is from the late Middle English word safe kepyng. See safe, keeping

John will not be around much longer and so he must entrust the child to their safe-keeping.

If The Peace Talks Were A Movie |Matthew Kalman |December 12, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The first banks are said to have been only places where money was laid up or deposited for safe-keeping.

The Government Class Book |Andrew W. Young
Though, now that the one who wants it is in safe-keeping himself, there's not so much danger.

The Diamond Pin |Carolyn Wells
Dick carefully wrapped the hat in paper, for safe-keeping in his saddle-bag.

Jan |A. J. Dawson

On the road they had spent a night in a forest, and, for safe-keeping, had buried the belt in the ground.

Sulamith: A Romance of Antiquity |Alexandre Kuprin
Is not a bank a proper place for the deposit and safe-keeping of money—more so than the custom-house?

Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.) |Various

safekeeping

/ (ˈseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ) /

the act of keeping or state of being kept in safety