C1nounformalcrimelaw
US/kənˈfaɪn.mənt/
UK/kənˈfaɪn.mənt/
the state of being kept in a closed place, such as a prison, and not allowed to leave
In context
He spent three months in solitary confinement after the escape attempt.
Human rights groups criticized the long confinement of people without trial.
After weeks of confinement during the lockdown, people rushed to the parks.
Words that go with confinement
adjective + noun
- solitary confinementDoctors warn that solitary confinement can damage mental health.
- illegal confinementThe guards were charged with the illegal confinement of migrants.
noun + preposition
- period of confinementThe prisoner was released after a long period of confinement.
- confinement toHis confinement to a wheelchair did not stop him from campaigning.
- years of confinementYears of confinement had left him unused to crowds.