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jail::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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)
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | clink, gaol, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer |
| Type of | correctional institution |
| Has types | workhouse, holding cell, hoosegow, lockup, house of correction, bastille, hoosgow |
Examples of jail
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She fears her daughter will get out of jail and continue to make poor decisions.
From the dailyherald.com
People sentenced to a year or less serve their time in jail, not a state prison.
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Borizov, who returns to court Jan. 21, remained in the county jail without bond.
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Bogmenko received credit toward his prison term for 500 days in the county jail.
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He said investigators have no reason to believe jail employees aided the escape.
From the stltoday.com
The store itself is an old public works garage that shares a wall with the jail.
From the thenewstribune.com
When is he going to be thrown in jail so he can rot while paying for his crimes?
From the washingtontimes.com
A jail spokesman declined to say why Mr. Macfarlane was in the psychiatric unit.
From the washingtontimes.com
Viviano allowed Al-Shara, clad in a jail jumper, to hug Edgil after the hearing.
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