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inmate

[in-meyt]

noun

  1. a person who is confined in a prison, hospital, etc.

  2. Archaic.a person who dwells with others in the same house.



inmate

/ ˈɪˌɪ /

noun

  1. a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital See also resident

  2. obsoletea person who lives with others in a house

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inmate1

First recorded in 1580–90; in- 1 + mate 1
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The motion alleges that three prison officials, including a warden and an assistant warden, conspired to have Kelly killed by another inmate, Mikeal Glenn Stine.

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Kurdish human rights group Hengaw said at least 582 prisoners, including 19 political, religious, and security inmates, had been executed in Iranian prisons so far this year.

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Sunday and booked several hours later, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department inmate records.

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Her husband was transferred to Miami's Federal Detention Center, which she claims is making it difficult for detainees to speak to lawyers and forcing inmates to spend most of the day in cells.

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Families have been protesting outside the jail's main gates, and police said relatives of other inmates are frustrated that visits have been postponed.

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