Jailing: meaning, definitions and examples

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jailing

 

[ หˆdส’eษชlษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

Jailing refers to the act of imprisoning someone, usually as a result of being convicted of a crime. It involves confinement in a jail or prison facility. This term is often used in discussions regarding the justice system and the consequences of criminal behavior.

Synonyms

confinement, detention, imprisonment

Examples of usage

  • His jailing was a controversial decision by the court.
  • The jailing of political dissidents has raised human rights concerns.
  • Many advocates argue against the jailing of non-violent offenders.

Translations

Translations of the word "jailing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prisรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Inhaftierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฒ'ัะทะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiฤ™zienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•็„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท incarcรฉration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encarcelamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hapsetme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฌู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›zenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรคzenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›‘็ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fangelsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั€ะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒฎแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™bs

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encarcelamiento

Etymology

The word 'jailing' is derived from the noun 'jail', which has origins in the Old French word 'jaiole', meaning 'cage' or 'enclosure'. This term further traces back to the Latin word 'cavea', meaning 'a box' or 'enclosure'. The term began to evolve in the English language during the Middle Ages, where it came to refer specifically to a place of detention for individuals awaiting trial or serving a sentence. The concept of jailing has been an integral part of legal systems for centuries, serving as a method of punishment and social control. Throughout history, the conditions and purposes of jailing have transformed, reflecting societal attitudes towards crime, punishment, and rehabilitation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,922 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.