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Solitary confinement
/sˈɒlɪtəɹi kənfˈaɪnmənt/
/sˈɑːlətˌɛɹi kənfˈaɪnmənt/
solitary confinement
n
Example
Some prison systems have implemented alternatives to solitary confinement, recognizing its potential negative effects on rehabilitation.
The prisoner, deemed a high-security risk, spent several weeks in solitary confinement to prevent potential disturbances with other inmates.
The inmate's disruptive behavior led to a disciplinary measure, resulting in a period of solitary confinement to maintain order in the prison.
A prisoner exhibiting disruptive behavior in the correctional facility was transferred to solitary confinement for a specified duration.
The policy of solitary confinement is controversial, with critics arguing that it constitutes a form of cruel and unusual punishment.
