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Jail
01
a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes
Example
She was sentenced to a year in jail for her involvement in the robbery.
The conditions in the local jail were harsh and uncomfortable.
to jail
01
to put someone in a designated facility either as punishment or while waiting for legal proceedings
Transitive: to jail sb
Example
The court decided to jail the convicted robber for a term of five years.
Law enforcement may jail individuals accused of serious offenses pending trial.
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