Associations to the word «Jailhouse»

Wiktionary

JAILHOUSE, noun. A building containing a prison.
JAILHOUSE LAWYER, noun. (informal) A person incarcerated in a prison, jail, etc who has acquired significant knowledge of the justice system and who is able to represent himself in some legal proceedings and to provide legal advice to other prisoners.
JAILHOUSE LAWYERS, noun. Plural of jailhouse lawyer

Dictionary definition

JAILHOUSE, noun. 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).

Wise words

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