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solitary confinement
/sˈɑːlətˌɛɹi kənfˈaɪnmənt/
/sˈɒlɪtəɹi kənfˈaɪnmənt/
Solitary confinement
01
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
Examples
The inmate 's disruptive behavior led to a disciplinary measure, resulting in a period of solitary confinement to maintain order in the prison.
The prisoner, deemed a high-security risk, spent several weeks in solitary confinement to prevent potential disturbances with other inmates.
