solitary confinement

noun

: the state of being kept alone in a prison cell away from other prisoners

He spent three months in solitary confinement.

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Two unidentified staff members were offered a plea deal for their charge of official oppression after slamming a child’s head into a brick pillar and spitting on him as he was dragged away to solitary confinement. —

Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 According to the United Nations, more than 15 consecutive days in solitary confinement is considered torture. —

Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024 Defense attorneys have also argued he was kept in solitary confinement without due process. —

Phil Helsel, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024 This comprehensive investigation revealed severe deficiencies in the treatment of inmates at Rikers, highlighting issues such as excessive use of force, overcrowding, inadequate medical and mental health care, and the widespread use of solitary confinement. —

Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for solitary confinement

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