solitary confinement
noun
: the state of being kept alone in a prison cell away from other prisoners
He spent three months in solitary confinement.
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Prisoners who get out of line face up to 14 days in pitch-black solitary confinement, says Garcia.
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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 10 June 2025
State prison officials can still limit in-person visits if the inmate is in solitary confinement or subject to other discipline, but the inmate must still be allowed in-person visits at least every 30 days and phone calls every five days.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
After the teen told a female officer about the two coordinated brawls, he was transferred to solitary confinement, the suit alleged.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Those who quit or are kicked out, return to solitary confinement, Acree said.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 10 June 2025
State prison officials can still limit in-person visits if the inmate is in solitary confinement or subject to other discipline, but the inmate must still be allowed in-person visits at least every 30 days and phone calls every five days.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
After the teen told a female officer about the two coordinated brawls, he was transferred to solitary confinement, the suit alleged.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Those who quit or are kicked out, return to solitary confinement, Acree said.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
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“Solitary confinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solitary%20confinement. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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