Meaning of the word incarceration in English

What does incarceration mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

incarceration

US /ɪnˌkɑːr.səˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˌkɑːr.səˈreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act of putting or keeping someone in prison or in a place used as a prison:

Example:
We’re spending billions of dollars each year on incarceration.
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