gated
v.— «Only in rare cases are inmates detained beyond that two-thirds point, even where parole has been denied. In theory, however, Mr. Ferrier’s criminal history could earn him a place in that category, often referred to as being “gated,” which would mean serving his full two-year term.» —“Former sex offender denied parole in threat conviction” by Timothy Appleby Globe and Mail (Toronto, Can.) Feb. 12, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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