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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The confinement of a prisoner in isolation from all other prisoners, especially as an additional punishment or for the safety of the prisoner.
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- noun Forced
isolation in a small space and the denial of contact with other persons.
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- noun confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
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