incarceration
Noun
DefinitionIncarceration refers to the act of confining a person, typically in a prison or jail. It is a legal and penal process by which an individual is deprived of their freedom and held in a secure facility. This confinement is often a punishment for a crime, or to await trial, serving as a consequence for breaking laws. The purpose can include retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, or incapacitation, aiming to prevent the individual from committing further offenses. It is a core component of the criminal justice system in many countries.
Example
"The strict laws led to the mass incarceration of non-violent offenders, raising questions about justice reform."
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Etymology & Word Origins
The term originates from Late Latin "incarcerare," meaning "to imprison," formed from "in-" (into) and "carcer" (prison).
Translations
Spanishencarcelamiento
Frenchincarcération
GermanInhaftierung
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