Word Information

Jail

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Definitions for Jail

noun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Synonyms
verb
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Synonyms
imprison incarcerate lag immure put behind bars jug gaol put away remand
Examples
  1. The suspects were imprisoned without trial
  2. the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life

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