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Definition of «jail»

The word "jail" refers to a place where people are confined due to criminal activity, pending trial or as a punishment for committing a crime. It is typically used to describe a short-term confinement facility for individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or serving a short sentence. The term "jail" is often used interchangeably with "prison," but typically refers to a less severe form of confinement.

Usage examples

  1. I was caught stealing and ended up in jail for three months.
  2. The serial killer was finally captured and sentenced to life in jail.
  3. The police raided the drug den and arrested several suspects, who were later sent to jail.
  4. She was found guilty of fraud and spent two years behind bars in a federal jail.
  5. The corrupt politician was found guilty of embezzlement and is currently serving a 10-year sentence in jail.
  6. He was arrested for drunk driving and spent a night in jail before being released on bail.
  7. The young man was falsely accused of a crime and wrongly spent six months in jail before his innocence was proven.
  8. The security guard caught the shoplifter and detained him until the police arrived to take him to jail.
  9. The judge decided to give him a second chance and sentenced him to probation instead of jail time.
  10. She was deeply remorseful for her actions and agreed to surrender to jail voluntarily to serve her sentence.

Phrases with «jail»

Sentences with «jail»

  • The final minutes become that much more powerful given the build - up we get into the personality of the victim, who spent time in jail in 2007 and is no angel. (shockya.com)
  • Less time in jail for defendants also means less chance the officers will have to deal with the possibility of injury or health problems that can occur on their watches. (creditcards.com)
  • Too often people look at a crate as being the equivalent of jail time for their dog. (holidaybarn.com)
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