The difference between Jail and Prison
Could someone explain me the difference between these two words?
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I think it's the difference between American English and British English
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Both 'jail' and 'prison' are places of confinement for lawbreakers. But more specifically a 'jail' is usually under the jurisdiction of local government (county jail) and is used to hold people awaiting trial and those convicted of minor crimes. A 'prison' is a bigger institution under the jurisdiction of the state and is usually used for the confinement of those convicted of serious crimes.
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Theres nothing different about it.
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