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Confinement

Definition:

noun

1. The act or state of being confined or restricted, usually to a limited space or area.

Senses:

• Sense 1: The imprisonment or detention of a person against their will.
• Sense 2: The act of restraining or limiting one's movement or actions.

Usages:

Popular: Confinement is often used to refer to the confinement of prisoners in correctional facilities.

Local: In certain regions, confinement is also employed to describe the enforced quarantine or isolation of individuals during disease outbreaks.

Sample Sentences:

1. The confinemnet of the criminal was necessary to ensure public safety.

2. During the pandemic, many countries implemented strict confinemnets to control the spread of the virus.

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