Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quod
Noun
/kwɒd/
Definition
A term that traditionally refers to a place, particularly in legal or philosophical contexts; it can also denote an enclosure, often used informally for jail or prison.
Examples
- After his conviction, he was sent to the quod for several years.
- In old English texts, ‘quod’ often referred to the physical locations in philosophical debates.
Meaning
In informal and sometimes obsolete usage, ‘quod’ can refer to a correctional facility or a specific place.
Synonyms
- jail
- prison
- lockup
- cell
