1 [uncountable] formalSCJ the act of putting someone in a room, prison etc that they are not allowed to leave, or the state of being there :
They were held in confinement for three weeks.
He visited prisoners at their place of confinement. ➔ solitary confinement
They were held in confinement for three weeks.
He visited prisoners at their place of confinement.2 [uncountable and countable] old-fashioned or formalMB the time when a woman gives birth to a baby :
the pros and cons of home versus hospital confinement
the pros and cons of home versus hospital confinement
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