Prison
/ˈprɪzən/
Definitions
- (n.) A facility used to confine individuals convicted of crimes or awaiting trial.
He was sentenced to five years in prison.
- (n.) The state of being imprisoned or confined.
The prisoner endured long months of imprisonment.
Forms
- prisons
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'prison' typically refers to long-term confinement after conviction, distinguishing it from 'jail' used for shorter or pre-trial detention.
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