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convicts


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convicts

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People serving a prison sentence following conviction for a criminal offense. For those involuntarily confined in prison or kept in custody, use "prisoners." For those confined to an institutional facility voluntarily or involuntarily, use "inmates."

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ex-convicts

prisoners

convict

convict's

convicts'

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