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condemn	to order punishment to be given to; convict or sentence. [1/5 definitions]
galley slave	a slave or convict forced to work at an oar on a galley. [1/2 definitions]
jailbird	(informal) someone who is serving or has served time in jail; convict.
probation	the supervised release of a convict from jail or prison for a certain period of time, which is considered a trial period before full release. [1/2 definitions]
railroad	(informal) to accuse or convict (someone) unjustly, esp. with inadequate evidence. [1/5 definitions]
reconvict	combined form of convict.
trusty	a convict who is granted special privileges for good behavior. [1/3 definitions]

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