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Vocabulary Entry
incarceration
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of confining someone in prison.
Example Sentences
"The judge ordered the incarceration of the suspect."
"Incarceration rates have risen in many countries."
"She spoke out against the harsh conditions of incarceration."
V
verb
To confine or imprison someone.
Example Sentences
"The police decided to incarcerate the dangerous criminal."
"They may incarcerate individuals without a fair trial."
"In some cases, communities have attempted to incarcerate offenders for rehabilitation."