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In the United States, the term "jail" typically refers to a facility where individuals are held temporarily, often while awaiting trial or serving short sentences. For longer-term incarceration, the term "prison" is used. Additionally, slang terms like "lockup" or "the clink" may also be used informally to refer to jail.

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