Overincarcerate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overincarcerate is a verb meaning (transitive) To incarcerate too many of (a certain group).
Meaning
(transitive) To incarcerate too many of (a certain group).
Example Sentences
The prison system was said to overincarcerate Aboriginals.
Word Forms
- overincarcerates
- overincarcerating
- overincarcerated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include incarcerate, lock up, reincarcerate, carcerate, commit, imprison.
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