ˌsolitary conˈfinement

ˌsolitary conˈfinement
noun [U]
a punishment in which a prisoner is kept alone

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  • solitary confinement — solitary con finement n [U] a punishment in which a prisoner is kept alone and is not allowed to see anyone else in solitary confinement ▪ He spent more than half his time in prison in solitary confinement …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • solitary confinement — solitary con finement noun uncount a punishment in which a prisoner is kept alone, separate from other prisoners …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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