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[ US /ˈdʒeɪɫˌhaʊs/ ]
[ UK /d‍ʒˈe‍ɪlha‍ʊs/ ]
NOUN
  1. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

How To Use jailhouse In A Sentence

  • You know, Raymond, very often, we hear about so-called jailhouse justice, where other inmates take on the role of Lady Justice -- for instance, in the double murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Simpson. CNN Transcript Dec 9, 2008
  • Because you don't say 'Ain't nobody ever gonna find a body' when you're talking about a living child," said prosecutor Connie Spence, referring to a jailhouse informant's testimony about a statement Fountain allegedly made. Homepage CP Container
  • Without their intelligence, the enforcement people end up investigating small time drug offenders on tips from the police, or hanging out at the local jailhouse looking for aliens to deport.
  • It was also I who named the hard confectionary division `Jailhouse Rock Candies '. INSIDERS
  • He kissed Bathsheba's pale hand and marched out of the building toward the jailhouse, later to be confined for life in an institution.
  • The prisoner faked insanity to avoid confrontation with the jailhouse bully.
  • A new study shows that radical Islamists are able to move from prison to prison in the United States, preaching what researchers are calling jailhouse Islam. CNN Transcript Sep 19, 2006
  • After the guys vanquish the demon, the FBI agent realizes they were telling the truth and prepares to release them, but Ruby (guest star Katie Cassidy) shows up to a warn Sam and Dean that the jailhouse is surrounded by a band of demons with a powerful new leader who wants Sam dead. Supernatural: Jus in Bello Description : SF Universe - SF Universe is your Science Fiction central. From SciFi television to movies to books and more. All the latest news, reviews and insights from SciFi experts.
  • Small towns can control the criminal element better -- everybody knows who the crooks are, I guess, and the food in the jailhouse is not as good ........ (grits and molasses) Crime In Ajijic &; Lake Chapala Area??
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