Custody (7)
'custody' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for charge that I've seen before include "Accuse or rush forward" , "Make a rush at" , "Control" , "Fee; accuse" , "Lord Cardigan's order to his brigade" .)
(Other definitions for escrow that I've seen before include "Legal instrument" , "Deed or deposit held until a condition is fulfilled" , "goods held by third party" , "Money held against completion" , "conditional execution of deed" .)
'custody' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for keeping that I've seen before include "Charge" , "Delaying" , "Custody" , "Retaining possession" , "Not parting with" .)