Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jail-term
noun
/ˈdʒeɪl tɜrm/
Definition
A fixed period of time that a person is required to spend in jail as part of their punishment for a crime.
Examples
- After being found guilty, he was sentenced to a two-year jail-term for his actions.
- The judge imposed a long jail-term to serve as a deterrent to others.
Meaning
Jail-term refers to the duration of time a convicted individual must serve in a jail facility, determined by a court ruling.
Synonyms
- prison sentence
- incarceration period
- detention term
