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Noun(1) 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(2) 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)(3) place for incarceration
Verb(1) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail(2) lock up or confine(3) in or as in a jail(4) incarcerate

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(1) At my hearing, I was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment in a maximum security jail .(2) A violent escaped prisoner is still on the run more than three months after fleeing jail .(3) Breach of the ASBO could result in a fine of up to u00d4u00f6u00bcu251cu25515,000 or detention or jail up to five years.(4) a jail sentence(5) Brian Irlam, defending, said Cooper had been out of jail for a few months and this was his first blemish.(6) Judge Marie Catterson sentenced Prentice to seven months' jail , suspended for two years.(7) Just because the offender is frightened of jail , that is no reason to lessen his penalty.(8) she was sentenced to three months' jail(9) With 89 convictions to his name, he had only been out of jail for two months at the time of the fatal collision.(10) The court heard he had been released from jail a month or so before the raid.(11) The fact that you might go to jail is a big deterrent factor for some, but not others.(12) he spent 15 years in jail(13) The pair are now in detention, facing jail for desertion or, at best, a stint at a different regiment.(14) After making the ASBO, magistrates warned Thompson she faced jail if she breached the order.(15) As far as Ms Parry is aware, her brother was released from jail sometime over the weekend under parole.(16) One guy was an innocent bystander and was arrested and threatened with jail for 7 months.
Related Words
(1) go to jail
(2) jail cell
(3) jail sentence
(4) put in jail
(5) jail house
(6) prison jail
Synonyms
Noun
1. prison
2. penitentiary
3. penal institution
4. lockup
5. detention center
6. jailhouse
7. stockade
8. correctional facility
9. reformatory
10. reform school
11. clink
12. slammer
13. big house
14. jug
15. brig
16. can
17. pen
18. hoosegow
19. skookum house
21. cage
22. slam
23. pokey


Verb
24. imprison
25. put in prison
26. send to prison
27. incarcerate
29. put away
30. intern
31. detain
33. put into detention
34. put behind bars
35. put inside


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

Guy hit 10 guys in jail
within a two-minute window.

Guy hit 10 guys in JAIL within a two-minute window.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 10


I'd just be getting
out of jail.

I'd just be getting out of JAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 10


You have to get out of the car now.
I'm not going to jail.

You have to get out of the car now. I'm not going to JAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24


They will find her.\NWe will go to jail, Justino.�

They will find her.
We will go to JAIL, Justino.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 8


<i>Not currently in jail.</i>

Not currently in JAIL.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 13


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