In the US, the words "prison" and "jail" mean separate things. Other words for a prison include a gaol (pronounced like "jail"), penitentiary or correctional facility. In some countries, prisons are also used for political prisoners (people who disagree with the country's leader or government). In times of war, captured soldiers may become prisoners of war and civilians (non-soldiers) may be placed in an internment camp. Sometimes, people can be held in prison before their trial (known as pre-trial detention or remand). There are other reasons why someone might be held in prison. Prisons are usually run by the government. Those who break the law and are convicted (found guilty) in court can receive a prison sentence, which is an order to spend an amount of time in prison.
The main use for prisons is as a punishment for breaking the law. Inside view of Presidio modelo, a prison on an island, in CubaĪ prison or jail is a building where people are forced to live if their freedom has been taken away.
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