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A room society uses to think very hard about your choices for you.
means A place where people are locked up, usually while awaiting trial or serving short sentences for lesser crimes.
from From Old French jaiole, a cage, via Latin cavea — same root as cage and cave. The British spelling gaol kept the medieval scenery intact.
Jail vs prisonJail holds the short-term; prison holds the sentenced.
Twin spellingsGaol and jail mean the same; gaol is fading.
Bail logicMoney bought freedom long before lawyers did.