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

This was material that was buried for safekeeping, almost like a safety deposit box that was never claimed.

How To Strike Viking Gold |Lizzie Crocker |October 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
If the princes were quietly sent abroad for safekeeping, they probably resurfaced later, one at a time, to claim the throne.

Unraveling King Richard III’s Secrets | |February 13, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
It never occurred to her that I fell into the books—that I put myself inside them for safekeeping.

Only Six Books: Excerpt From Jeanette Winterson’s New Memoir |Jeanette Winterson |March 7, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Caylee Anthony's skull and other artifacts were carefully gathered up for safekeeping until justice could be found.

The Case Against Casey |Diane Dimond |May 22, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

For safekeeping, Cage housed them at his Bel Air pad in museum-like glass cases.

Nicolas Cage, Compulsive Spender |Jacob Bernstein |November 3, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
He was taken to the city jail and locked up for safekeeping.

Hunting with the Bow and Arrow |Saxton Pope
Rick blew the flame into life, then put his lens back for safekeeping.

The Blue Ghost Mystery |Harold Leland Goodwin
His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.

The Time Traders |Andre Norton
The editor, after a few words with Jerry, had taken Captain Killian to his own house for safekeeping.

Smugglers' Reef |John Blaine
We took the opportunity of sending our accumulations of gold dust to Talbot for safekeeping.

Gold |Stewart White

safekeeping

/ (ˈseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ) /

the act of keeping or state of being kept in safety