Meaning of 'jail'

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Meaning of ‘jail’

2 definitions found.

jail

noun

a place used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government

Example: "If you break the law, you might find yourself in jail."

Synonyms: pokey

verb

to confine lawfully, in or as in a jail

Example: "They were jailed after their conviction."

Synonyms: remand

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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