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Photofit: A way of making pictures of people who have done something wrong, so that the police can try to find them. It's like a puzzle where you put different pieces together to make a face. Another word for it is Identikit.
Photofit is another term for Identikit, which is a method of creating a composite image of a suspect's face based on eyewitness descriptions.
Physical custody refers to the right of a parent or guardian to have a child live with them. This can be awarded by a court in cases of divorce or custody disputes. For example, if a court awards physical custody to a mother, the child will live with her most of the time, and the father may have visitation rights.
Example: In a custody battle, the court awarded physical custody of the child to the father, meaning the child will live with him most of the time.
Physical endangerment refers to situations where a child is put in danger of physical harm or injury. This can be a form of child endangerment and is often a criminal offense.
Example: Leaving a young child alone in a car on a hot day is an example of physical endangerment, as the child could suffer from heatstroke or other injuries.