Jail

usgb/dʒeɪl/
noun

A place where people are kept as a punishment for crimes they have committed.

The thief was sentenced to three years in jail.
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Often appears as...

  • go to jail
  • jail sentence
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Timeframe

The length of a jail sentence can vary greatly based on the crime.

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He received a six-month jail term.
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Temporary Confinement

Some people are held in jail temporarily before or during a trial.

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The suspect was in jail awaiting trial.
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Juvenile Detention

Minors might be placed in a specialized juvenile jail for offenses.

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The teenager was sent to juvenile jail.
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