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Kejahatan, Konflik dan Hukum - Prison & Inmate Expressions

Here you will find slang for prison and inmate expressions, covering terms used within correctional facilities and the language of incarceration.

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bunk restriction
[Kata benda]

a punishment requiring an inmate to stay in their bunk except for bathroom use or meals

pembatasan ranjang susun, pembatasan ranjang

pembatasan ranjang susun, pembatasan ranjang

Ex: During bunk restriction, he could only leave the bunk for meals.Selama **pembatasan ranjang**, dia hanya bisa meninggalkan ranjang untuk makan.
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bunk warrior
[Kata benda]

an inmate who tries to intimidate or upset others but avoids actual fighting

pejuang ranjang, pejuang tempat tidur

pejuang ranjang, pejuang tempat tidur

Ex: The bunk warrior lost credibility after refusing to fight.**Prajurit pengecut** kehilangan kredibilitas setelah menolak bertarung.
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burned
[Adjektiva]

(legal) exhausted all avenues for appeal

habis, tidak ada jalan banding

habis, tidak ada jalan banding

Ex: The lawyer warned him that pursuing further appeals would be futile; he was burned.Pengacara memperingatkannya bahwa mengejar banding lebih lanjut akan sia-sia; dia **terbakar**.
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chief
[Kata benda]

(prison) a Native American inmate

seorang narapidana Native American, seorang kepala suku Native American (di penjara)

seorang narapidana Native American, seorang kepala suku Native American (di penjara)

Ex: He talked to the chief before making a decision about the gang conflict.Dia berbicara dengan **kepala suku** sebelum membuat keputusan tentang konflik geng.
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chit-chat
[Kata benda]

(prison) inmate-administered corporal punishment

hukuman fisik yang dikelola narapidana, hukuman badan yang dijalankan sesama tahanan

hukuman fisik yang dikelola narapidana, hukuman badan yang dijalankan sesama tahanan

Ex: He avoided trouble to stay clear of chit-chat.Dia menghindari masalah untuk menjauhi **hukuman fisik yang dikelola oleh narapidana**.
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the hole
[Kata benda]

a separate, isolated unit in prison with reduced privileges

sel hukuman, sel isolasi

sel hukuman, sel isolasi

Ex: Being in the hole can be mentally exhausting.Berada di **lubang** bisa melelahkan secara mental.
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institutional 9
[Kata benda]

a correctional officer, visitor, or prison employee considered attractive by inmates because of limited contact with others

Staf penjara yang menarik, Dayatarik penjara

Staf penjara yang menarik, Dayatarik penjara

Ex: The institutional 9 walked through the yard, drawing attention from the prisoners.**Institusional 9** berjalan melintasi halaman, menarik perhatian dari para tahanan.
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item
[Kata benda]

(in the plural) standard denominational currency in prison, often referring to $1 commissary snacks

barang, unit

barang, unit

Ex: Items were exchanged between prisoners as small favors.**Barang-barang** ditukar antara tahanan sebagai bantuan kecil.
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jacket
[Kata benda]

a prisoner's central file containing records and personal information

berkas narapidana, rekaman penjara

berkas narapidana, rekaman penjara

Ex: The officer compared the jacket with the new report .Petugas membandingkan **berkas** dengan laporan baru.
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jailhouse lawyer
[Kata benda]

an inmate who provides legal advice, often unqualified, or represents themselves in legal matters

pengacara penjara, penasihat hukum otodidak di penjara

pengacara penjara, penasihat hukum otodidak di penjara

Ex: He became a jailhouse lawyer to handle his own defense.Dia menjadi seorang **pengacara penjara** untuk menangani pembelaannya sendiri.
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key
[Kata benda]

(in the plural) a symbol of authority or control within a prison pod or gang

kunci, kunci kekuasaan

kunci, kunci kekuasaan

Ex: He tried to challenge the keys, but no one supported him.Dia mencoba menantang **kunci-kunci**, tetapi tidak ada yang mendukungnya.
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protective custody
[Kata benda]

lawful confinement or close supervision to protect a person from harm

tahanan pelindung, penahanan protektif

tahanan pelindung, penahanan protektif

Ex: He was moved to PC after the threat.Dia dipindahkan ke **tahanan pelindung** setelah ancaman.
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seg
[Kata benda]

solitary confinement in prison

isolasi, sel hukuman

isolasi, sel hukuman

Ex: The guard explained the conditions of seg before placement.Penjaga menjelaskan kondisi **seg** sebelum penempatan.
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shank
[Kata benda]

an improvised stabbing weapon, often made from everyday items

senjata tikam darurat, pisau improvisasi

senjata tikam darurat, pisau improvisasi

Ex: He was disciplined for possessing a shank.Dia didisiplinkan karena memiliki **shank**.
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shiv
[Kata benda]

an improvised stabbing weapon, typically homemade from available materials

senjata tikim improvisasi, pisau buatan sendiri

senjata tikim improvisasi, pisau buatan sendiri

Ex: Possession of a shiv leads to severe punishment .Kepemilikan **shiv** mengakibatkan hukuman yang berat.
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slop
[Kata benda]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

bubur encer, makanan tidak enak

bubur encer, makanan tidak enak

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spread
[Kata benda]

a shared improvised meal made from commissary items

makanan dadakan, camilan bersama

makanan dadakan, camilan bersama

Ex: He looked forward to the spread after payday in the commissary.Dia menantikan **makanan dadakan** setelah hari gajian di kantin.
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to plead guilty to a lesser criminal charge than originally charged

Ex: In court, he chose to cop a plea rather than go to trial.
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stir-crazy
[Adjektiva]

mentally restless or unbalanced due to prolonged confinement

gila karena dikurung, gelisah karena kurungan

gila karena dikurung, gelisah karena kurungan

Ex: He started pacing, clearly stir-crazy from inactivity.Dia mulai mondar-mandir, jelas **gelisah** karena tidak aktif.
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to do time
[frasa]

to serve a prison sentence, typically as a punishment for a crime or offense

Ex: Doing time can be a harsh and isolating experience for many inmates.
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