incarceration
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnˌkɑɹsɝˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "incarceration"in English

Incarceration
01

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Many activists are pushing for alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders.
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