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   in·car·cer·ate

   /inˈkärsəˌrāt/

   verb

   • 1. imprison or confine: "many are incarcerated for property offenses" Similar imprisonput in prisonsend to prisonjaillock uptake into custodyput under lock and keyput awayinternconfinedetainholdput into detentionimmureput in chainsclap in ironshold prisonerhold captivedetain at Her Majesty's pleasureinformal:send downput behind barsput insidebang someone upconfineshut awayshut upcoop upimmurecageOpposite freerelease

   Word Origin mid 16th century (earlier (late Middle English) as incarceration): from medieval Latin incarcerat- ‘imprisoned’, from the verb incarcerare, from in- ‘into’ + Latin carcer ‘prison’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. incarcerator noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › legal › state prisonState prison Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Legal

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   Jul 8, 2024 · The meaning of STATE PRISON is a prison maintained by a state especially to incarcerate those convicted of serious crimes.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PrisonPrison - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · A prison or penitentiary holds people for longer periods of time, such as many years, and is operated by a state or federal government. A jail holds people for shorter periods of time or for pre-trial detention and is usually operated by a local government, typically the county sheriff.

4. www.prisonpolicy.org › research › economics_of_incarcerationEconomics of Incarceration | Prison Policy Initiative

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Economics of Incarceration. The economic drivers and consequences of mass incarceration. Below, we’ve curated virtually all of the research about the various economic factors of incarceration. How much does the criminal justice system cost, and who pays for it? How well-funded are prisons and jails?

5. guides.library.ucla.edu › cUnited States History - Research Guides at UCLA Library

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   Jul 2, 2024 · Before the nineteenth century, American prisons were used to hold people for trial and not to incarcerate them for wrong-doing. Only after independence did American states begin to reject such public punishment as whipping and pillorying and turn to imprisonment instead.

6. quizlet.com › 344057482 › criminal-justice-final-exam-studyCriminal Justice Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards | Quizlet

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   Jul 8, 2024 · _____ seeks to identify the most dangerous criminals and incarcerate them to protect society.

7. www.andyweinsteinlaw.com › blog › 2024Factors that impact the risk of incarceration in your case

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   5 days ago · Your criminal history: If you have a long history of involvement with the criminal justice system that includes convictions, then the court might feel compelled to incarcerate you to punish you and to try to deter you from future criminal action.

8. www.prisonpolicy.org › research › mental_healthMental Health | Prison Policy Initiative

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   Jul 3, 2024 · U.S. prisons and jails incarcerate a disproportionate amount of people who have a current or past mental health problem, and facilities are not meeting the demand for treatment. Police are also often used to respond to mental health crises, despite their involvement frequently resulting in violence or incarceration.