1. the act of putting someone in jail; imprisonment

1. present participle of jail; putting someone in prison

Examples

• The jailing of the protesters sparked public outrage.
• His jailing was the result of multiple traffic violations.
• The judge is considering jailing the repeat offender.
• They are jailing suspects until the trial begins.
• The newspaper reported on the jailing of the corrupt official.
• Jailing nonviolent offenders has become controversial.
• The police are jailing anyone who violates the curfew.