Nonprison

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not of or pertaining to prison. not-comparable

    "The state could, however, divert offenders into drug-treatment programs and other nonprison environments, which are less expensive than incarceration and better at rehabilitation."

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nonjailnonjail

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"The state could, however, divert offenders into drug-treatment programs and other nonprison environments, which are less expensive than incarceration and better at rehabilitation."

Etymology

From non- + prison.

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