1. the act or process of putting someone in jail or prison
Usage: British spelling (American: jailing); often used in legal or formal contexts

1. present participle of gaol; to put or keep in jail
Usage: British spelling (American: jail); third-person singular present: gaols

Examples

• The gaoling of the suspect was ordered by the magistrate.
• He was gaoling the prisoner in the tower.
• The court decided against gaoling the defendant pending trial.
• Gaoling without trial was considered unjust.
• She faced the prospect of gaoling for her crimes.
• The judge recommended gaoling as the appropriate sentence.