Jail
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British pronunciation/d‌ʒˈe‌ɪl/
American pronunciation/ˈdʒeɪɫ/
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Definition & Meaning of "jail"

Jail
01

a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes

jail definition and meaning
to jail
01

to put someone in a designated facility either as punishment or while waiting for legal proceedings

to jail definition and meaning

jail

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Example
The jail was overcrowded, leading to numerous complaints from the inmates.
She was sentenced to a year in jail for her involvement in the robbery.
After his conviction, he was transferred from the county jail to a state prison.
The conditions in the local jail were harsh and uncomfortable.
He spent the night in jail before his court hearing the next day.
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