internments

noun

plural of internment
as in captivities
the act of confining or the state of being confined the internment of Americans of Japanese descent during World War II is one of the more shameful chapters in United States history

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  1. incarcerations
  2. imprisonments
Noun
  • Part of the Measure J mandate passed by voters in 2020 is to reduce incarcerations by adding more interdictions by substance abuse and mental health counselors, when there’s no weapon involved or violent threat.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • One 2025 study found that these waivers may be tied to fewer hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and incarcerations among adults with serious mental illness.
    — Helen Santoro, Denver Post, 29 June 2026
Definition of incarcerations
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  • More people know about arbitrary arrests and imprisonments.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 May 2026
  • Darling pointed to recent high profile imprisonments of Baha’i cousins Peyvand Naimi and Borna Naimi, who have undergone torture to force confessions and face possible death sentences.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Definition of imprisonments
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