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Solitary confinement
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the practice of isolating a prisoner in a small, often windowless cell, with minimal human contact or environmental stimulation, as a form of punishment or for security reasons
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The inmate's disruptive behavior led to a disciplinary measure, resulting in a period of solitary confinement to maintain order in the prison.
