Definition of Confinement
Confinement
con·fine·ment


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(noun)
The state of being confined or restricted.

e.g. The prisoner was placed in confinement for violating rules.

(noun)
the action of restricting in movement or area, i.e. the action of confining;

e.g. Her confinement of her pet dog caused the dog to bark loudly.

(noun)
in dated usage, the state/condition that occurs during and just after childbirth;

e.g. They planned for her confinement to be at home since she did not want to give birth in the hospital.



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