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solitary confinement

/ˈsɒlɪtəri kənˈfaɪnmənt/

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/ˈsɒlɪtəri kənˈfaɪnmənt/C1formallegal
  • ruФорма тюремного заключения, при которой заключенный изолирован от любых человеческих контактов, обычно содержится в маленькой камере 22–24 часа в сутки, часто используется в качестве наказания или по соображениям безопасности.

A form of imprisonment in which a prisoner is isolated from any human contact, typically confined to a small cell for 22–24 hours a day, often used as punishment or for security reasons.

  1. Prison isolationC1formal

    A form of imprisonment in which an inmate is isolated from any human contact, often for 22-24 hours a day in a small cell.

    ruОдиночное заключение

    • The prisoner was placed in solitary confinement for breaking the rules.
    • Long-term solitary confinement can cause severe psychological damage.
    • Human rights organizations condemn the use of solitary confinement for juveniles.