circle sentencing
(AU) An approach to criminal sentencing in Australian Aboriginal communities, based on Aboriginal customs and having the involvement of the elders.
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(AU) An approach to criminal sentencing in Australian Aboriginal communities, based on Aboriginal customs and having the involvement of the elders.
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(AU) A criminal sentence determined by the circle sentencing process.
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A circular prison, especially a small local lockup or station house.
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