Incarceration
/ɪnˌkɑːrsəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
The defendant's conviction resulted in a five-year incarceration.
Forms
- incarcerations
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Commentary
Often used in criminal law contexts; precise use distinguishes physical confinement from other forms of legal restraint.
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