Jail
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British pronunciation/d‌ʒˈe‌ɪl/
American pronunciation/ˈdʒeɪɫ/

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

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The jail was overcrowded, leading to numerous complaints from the inmates.
After his conviction, he was transferred from the county jail to a state prison.
She was sentenced to a year in jail for her involvement in the robbery.
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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