inmate

noun in·mate \ ˈin-ˌmāt \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

Definition of inmate

: any of a group occupying a single place of residence; especially : a person confined (as in a prison or hospital)

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But Louisiana inmate number 93124 was innocent, and DNA evidence finally proved it.

— mark strassmann, CBS News, "A father and son finally get to celebrate Father's Day together after 38 years apart," 14 June 2018
At issue is the case of death row inmate Raymond Tibbetts, who is set to die in October for killing Fred Hicks at Hicks' Cincinnati home in 1997.

— andrew welsh-huggins, Fox News, "Parole board to hear former juror's death sentence regrets," 14 June 2018
Four months after taking over from David Clarke, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt has cleaned house at the Milwaukee County Jail, replacing the entire command staff and adding an inmate wellness liaison.

— jacob mcadams, Houston Chronicle, "SJC Chamber members’ donations to replace pilfered plants," 12 June 2018
He was being held at the sheriff’s Industry Patrol Station in lieu of $201,000 bail, according to sheriff’s inmate records.

— hailey branson-potts, latimes.com, "Quick-thinking mom uses 'taco tactics' to outfox fake cop, authorities say," 12 June 2018
Partnerships cemented Around the country, other cities — including Chicago; Cleveland; Dayton, Ohio — have programs that pay ex-offenders or even jail inmates to demolish homes.

— aamer madhani, USA TODAY, "Baltimore is mired in violent crime. Could part of the solution be found in reclaimed wood?," 10 June 2018
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly is touting a record-high inmate population at his jail.

— michael williams, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Flagler sheriff brags about record jail population — 'plenty of rooms available at the Green Roof Inn!'," 8 June 2018
He is being held in county jail without bond, according to online inmate records.

— amanda watts, CNN, "Uber driver charged in fatal shooting of passenger in Denver," 7 June 2018
Clark County anticipates needing 1,260 inmate beds by 2036.

— molly harbarger, OregonLive.com, "A new idea for Wapato Jail from Washington: Use Wapato as a jail," 6 June 2018

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: a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital

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noun in·mate \ ˈin-ˌmāt \

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: a person confined in an institution (as a hospital or prison)

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noun in·mate \ ˈin-ˌmāt \

medical Definition of inmate

: one of a group occupying a single place of residence; especially : a person confined (as in a psychiatric hospital) especially for a long time

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inmate

noun in·mate \ ˈin-ˌmāt \

legal Definition of inmate

: a person confined in an institution (as a prison or hospital)

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