ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Reincarceration

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Reincarceration is a noun meaning A second or subsequent incarceration.

Meaning

A second or subsequent incarceration.

Example Sentences

The Pew report recommended diverting nonviolent offenders away from prison and using punishments short of reincarceration for minor or technical violations of probation or parole.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reinfestation, recidivism, reinclusion, reinjury, retreatment, reincision.

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