incarceration

Definition of "incarceration"
  1. The state of being confined in a prison or jail
How to use "incarceration" in a sentence
  1. After his trial, the defendant was sentenced to five years of incarceration.
  2. The court ordered the incarceration of the convicted felon.
  3. The suspect faced potential incarceration if found guilty.
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