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Crime and Punishment - Prison & Punishment

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prisoner
prisoner
[noun]

a person who is held in jail or prison as punishment for a crime, or while awaiting trial or sentencing

Ex: The prisoner escaped during a transfer .
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suspect
suspect
[noun]

someone who is believed to be guilty of an offence

Ex: Despite being a suspect, he insisted he was innocent until proven guilty .
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lifer
lifer
[noun]

a prisoner who must stay in prison for life

Ex: The lifer appealed for parole after decades in incarceration , citing good behavior and rehabilitation .
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boot camp
boot camp
[noun]

a prison program for young offenders with strict discipline and training

Ex: Studies suggest that boot camps can help reduce recidivism among young offenders when combined with education and counseling.
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breakout
breakout
[noun]

an escape from prison or jail

Ex: The investigation revealed how the breakout was carefully planned and executed over weeks .
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cell
cell
[noun]

a very small enclosed space in which a prisoner is kept

Ex: He spent hours alone in his cell, contemplating his actions and their consequences .
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custody
custody
[noun]

a state in which a person is kept in jail or prison, particularly while waiting to be tried

Ex: The inmate was released from custody after serving his sentence .
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detention
detention
[noun]

the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period

Ex: Migrants were held in detention centers until their asylum claims could be processed.
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to [do] time
to do time
[phrase]

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

Ex: She did time for fraud, as her sentence required.
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furlough
furlough
[noun]

a temporary release of a convict from prison

Ex: The inmate was given a furlough for a few days to visit a dying relative .
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guard
guard
[noun]

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

Ex: They installed security cameras and hired guards to protect their warehouse from theft .
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high-security
high-security
[Adjective]

designed to provide very strong protection against escape, theft, or attack

Ex: The facility upgraded to high-security systems to prevent breaches and ensure maximum safety .
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imprisonment

the act of placing someone in prison or jail as a lawful penalty

Ex: Imprisonment serves as a deterrent to criminal behavior .
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incarceration

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

Ex: Her incarceration gave her time to reflect on the choices she made in life .
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inmate
inmate
[noun]

a person who is held in a prison or correctional facility

Ex: Visitation hours were restricted due to safety concerns for both inmates and visitors .
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jail
jail
[noun]

a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes

Ex: After his conviction , he was transferred from the county jail to a state prison .
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jailbreak
jailbreak
[noun]

an escape from jail or prison

Ex: The media covered the jailbreak in detail , highlighting flaws in prison security .
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minimum security prison

a prison where inmates have more freedom and fewer restrictions than in regular prisons

Ex: The government implemented programs in the minimum security prison to prepare inmates for reintegration into society .
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prisoner of conscience

a person imprisoned for their beliefs, opinions, or identity, without using violence

Ex: Human rights groups campaigned for the release of prisoners of conscience detained for peaceful expression .
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prisoner of war

someone who is captured by the enemy during a war

Ex: Captured soldiers may face challenges reintegrating into society after being a prisoner of war.
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reformatory

an institution designed to reform or rehabilitate young offenders rather than simply punish them

Ex: Graduates of the reformatory often speak about how the experience helped them turn their lives around .
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to serve
to serve
[Verb]

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

Ex: He was in and out of jail , having served time for various offenses .
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warden
warden
[noun]

the official in charge of a prison or correctional facility, responsible for overseeing the administration, security, and well-being of inmates

Ex: The warden played a crucial role in coordinating with law enforcement agencies to address security issues both within and outside the prison .
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work release

a program that allows prisoners to work outside the prison while serving their sentence

Ex: The court recommended work release to facilitate the inmate 's gradual reintegration into society .
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community service

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

Ex: He found fulfillment in community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .
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to condemn

to give a severe punishment to someone who has committed a major crime

Ex: The court condemned the drug lord to decades behind bars for trafficking large quantities of illegal substances .
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corporal punishment

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

Ex: The debate over corporal punishment often centers on the balance between parental rights and the well-being of children .
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disciplinary
disciplinary
[Adjective]

relating to the enforcement of rules or the correction of behavior

Ex: Effective disciplinary action aims to modify behavior and prevent future infractions .
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to penalize

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

Ex: By the end of the day , the school will have hopefully penalized those who cheated on the exam .
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penalty
penalty
[noun]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

Ex: He was given a penalty for breaking the terms of his contract .
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to punish
to punish
[Verb]

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

Ex: Company policies typically outline consequences to punish employees for unethical behavior in the workplace .
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punishable
punishable
[Adjective]

capable of being punished under the law

Ex: Authorities clarified which actions are legally punishable and the severity of the corresponding penalties .
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punishment

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .
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retribution

correction imposed as repayment for wrongdoing

Ex: The trial provided a form of retribution for the victims ' families .
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sanction
sanction
[noun]

an order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law

Ex: The United Nations Security Council debated the imposition of sanctions to address the humanitarian crisis in the region .
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