Confined
/kənˈfaɪnd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Restricted within limits or boundaries, often by law or legal order.
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'confined' typically describes physical or legal restrictions on a person's movement or liberty.
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